I cant seem to start the apache or Mysql services! Ive tried in the control panel and the only service that runs is FileZilla.

I've made sure that its not installed in the program files folder as apachefriends state.

does anyone know what might be causing it? I have a feeling it may be some security issue.

Did you use the installer or just download the files?

Pretty much either way I am fairly sure it needs to be in c:/xampp and then if you just downloaded the zip file you have to run the setup bat file.

Having installed it both ways I prefer the non-installer version.

I used the installer, I'll give the zip file a try!

Ive tried the manual install and still have had no luck! Here is an image displaying my problem.



You can see how my control panel looks after trying to start apache and MySQL. Also, you can see how entering localhost into a web browser does not bring up the default XAMPP page.

A page will not display if Apache doesn't start.

What are the errors in
C:\xampp\apache\logs\error.log

and the .err file in
C:\xampp\mysql\data

The apache log is blank, but in the data folder of MySQL there is an error there. Although I cant seem to view it!

I had to uncheck the svc box and then start apache and mysql. When you have it right you will get a confirmation message that apache is on port 80 and mysql is on 3306. This is with XP.

The svc boxes normally appear unchecked but it still doesnt work :S

I thought apache won't run on vista...

I thought apache won't run on vista...

It does. I use wamp on my vista laptop and it runs perfectly alright.

Originally Posted by KkillgasmM

The svc boxes normally appear unchecked but it still doesnt work :S

I am not sure about Vista. All 3 Svc boxes are checked in your screenshot.

I had some issues I have not figured out. Some remanent of the installed version is still on my system. I guess I missed something when doing the unintsall. I mention all that because I now have the non-intaller version running with a manual start when I want it running. If any of the Svc boxes are checked, it does not work.

I use xp, vista may be different. I used msconfig to disable mysql in the startup group and will edit the registrey later.

I see you know about the xampp forum. I just went there to get the link for you.

Yeah I clicked them thinking it might make it work.

But it turns out ive now got XAMPP working! In the end it was Mcafee that was blocking it. Discovered it by sheer chance, I was on the brink of ripping all my hair out!

Thanks for the help anyway.