John Davidson

Message:

So I usually code in python. And for some academic reasons, I am trying PHP. To run I need an apache server. And apparently, I cannot run xampp properly no matter how much I change port. So I would like it if you had the same problem and could please help me.

-Thank you very much for helping! (Or at least giving your time!)

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My Answer:
To find an empty port on Windows to run XAMPP, you can use the Command Prompt and the `netstat` command. Here's how you can do it:

1. Open Command Prompt by searching for "cmd" in the Windows search bar.
2. In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

netstat -ano | findstr LISTENING

3. This command will display a list of all the ports that are currently in use and listening on your system.
4. Look for a port number that is not being used (i.e., there is no program listed next to it).
5. Once you have identified an empty port, you can configure XAMPP to use that port for Apache by editing the `httpd.conf` file in the XAMPP installation directory. Look for the line that starts with `Listen` followed by a port number, and change it to the port number you found in step 4.
6. Save the `httpd.conf` file and restart the Apache server in XAMPP.

By following these steps, you should be able to find an empty port on Windows to run XAMPP successfully. Let me know if you need any further assistance.