I have installed the xampp in windows 8, when starting the apache I am getting error
7:53:01 PM [Apache] Status change detected: running
7:53:02 PM [Apache] Status change detected: stopped
7:53:02 PM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
7:53:02 PM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
7:53:02 PM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
7:53:02 PM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
7:53:02 PM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
7:53:02 PM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
7:53:02 PM [Apache] entire log window on the forums
Can someone help please.
nestat -an | findstr :80
if something is listening on port 80, if yes check withnetstat -anob | more
what application it is. It could be skype as skype uses port 80 if free when starting thus apache is not able to start. Do you have IIS running?