Apache not starting in xampp windows 11/10; In this tutorial, you will learn how to fix/solve apache not starting in xampp windows 11/10.
When you start Apache in xampp you will see some errors. Which is visible in the image given below. But your apache server will not start in xampp windows 11 or 10. So it means that your default HTTP port (80), is blocked or being used by another application. and it needs to be repaired.
If XAMPP’s Apache cannot start, it is very likely that your default HTTP port (80), is blocked or being used by another application.
This was our error log when we tried to start the Apache server:
[Apache] Attempting to start Apache app... [Apache] Status change detected: running [Apache] Status change detected: stopped [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method
How to XAMPP Apache not starting on Windows 11/10
Steps to fix/resolve apache server not starting in XAMPP windows:
- Click on the Config button next to the Apache Web server (refer to the image above), and select
httpd.conf. - In the file, search for
Listen 80and change it toListen 8080. - Once done, try starting Apache on XAMPP again. If the problem was due to a blocked port, Apache should now start with no problem.
Conclusion
That’s it; In this tutorial, you have learned how to fix apache not starting xampp control panel in windows 11/10.
