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[jlhaslip]

XAMPP is a software package which installs a copy of the Apache Server, Mysql, PHP and Perl onto a Windows computer and allows for local development of PHP and Mysql scripts without the need for uploading onto your Hosting account to test for errors, etc. A really simple to install set of softwares for those who need it. The manual install of all of these softwares can be difficult, but the Installer supplied by XAMPP reduces the difficulty factor down to a single download and essentially a one-click install.

SKYPE is a software which allows using the Internet to make phone calls and also offers a Chat service within the same software package. Works well. For a small fee, you can also have Skype become your phone provider, somehow, I am not exactly certain how it all works but apparently it is cheaper than a land line and works for cell phones, too.

Now, the purpose of this Tutorial is to explain that I have had XAMPP installed for a couple of months now, and have never had any problems with it that weren't my own doing, sort of. Like when you delete a folder and those scripts won't run any more isn't really a software issue, is it.

Recently, I have not been able to use the Apache Server on my machine and have been perplexed by why it didn't work. I un-installed, downloaded a new version, re-installed, etc, several times, but nope, no go... Today it became an absolute neccessity that I test a script so I really needed the Xampp to be properly functioning, so away I go to the Google thing and try to find the problem.

Well... I have only had Skype for a couple of weeks now, and it works terrific, BUT, by searching out this problem, I discovered that Skype uses PORT 80 on the Computer as a secondary PORT for communicating with the Main Server. Guess which PORT Apache uses??? Right, PORT 80... CONFLICT...

The fix is as simple as firing up Skype, selecting TOOLS > OPTIONS > Connections and un-checking the use of PORT 80 as an alternative port for incoming calls. Then close and re-open Skype. Simple, easy and quick.
So save yourself a bunch of headaches and if you have an Apache Server installed and also want Skype to run along side it, this is the fix...

[truefusion]

Or you can go vice-versa. If you know how to edit the httpd.conf file for Apache, you can tell Apache to "listen" to port 8080 (the alternative for port 80) and then restart Apache after the modifications have been applied. The only problem with this is instead of typing in the regular http://localhost/ in the URL (Address) bar, you'll have to type in http://localhost:8080/ But, like always, convenience comes with a price.

[iGuest]

This solution also fixed a conflict I had with beyondTV. I changed the httpd.Conf to listen on port 8080 and now it is all better. This beats turning off my beyond tv whenever I am using mysql.

[suberatu]

Last time I had a XAMPP install, it didn't run very well. I also had Skype at the time. Maybe this was the problem. Thanks for the info, I'll try to redownload XAMPP and use this 'fix'. Hopefully I can finally get it to work.

[iGuest]

Thank you for your information
Skype / Xampp Port Conflict

Thank you so much.
This is a useful article. I just realise xampp and skype have using the same port 80 by default.

-reply by Smithveg

[iGuest]

Does this conflict only come into play if you are running your web server on the same machine as Skype? Running Skype on a client machine wouldn't prevent a separate server on the network from listening on port 80 would it?

TIA

-reply by Chuck

[iGuest]

You can change apache port, by editing httpd.Conf in the apache folder under conf. When you double click it a window will pop up asking what to use to edit it. Just click find a program on a list and try to find note pad and use it. And then a text document will pop up and thats the config file. Just scroll down until you see #Listen 12.34.56.78:80
listen 80
Change the 80 in both lines to what ever port you want. And then restart/turn on apache. And then port forward that number you made up.

-reply by ryan

[iGuest]

How do you reconfigure ports?
Skype / Xampp Port Conflict

" If you know how to edit the httpd.Conf file for Apache, you can tell Apache to "listen" to port 8080 (the alternative for port 80) and then restart Apache after the modifications have been applied."

Something else on machine must be running on port 80. Can someone please list the steps on how to edit the httpd.Conf file for Apache? Thanks!

-reply by Knowah

[iGuest]

vice versaSkype / Xampp Port Conflict

I tried the Apache way: editing "listen 80" in the httpd.Conf file then clicking the restart xampp... Did not work! So I change it back, exit Skype and start it up again. Nothing. Ok... Unistall and reinstall Xammp. Done.All system are go. Open Skype? It opens since its using port 80 only as a default. Cool. What I'm trying to say is thanks for the alternative. Changing it in Skype took me just a few clicks and solved the problem. I didnt learn much about Apache but at least now I can learn PHP.

-reply by Frunch

[iGuest]

Thanks... Problem solved. Skype... :)

-reply by Gjeku