wampserver apache won't start

Question

Hello,
I installed WAMP on my machine, but the problem is that Apache won't start.
When I test port 80, I get this message:

Your port 80 is actually used by:

Server: Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
The message is displayed in a DOS window titled C:\wamp\bin\php\php5.2.9-2\php.exe, knowing that the installation folder of WAMP is C:\wamp

Thank you in advance for your help.

bouikni79 · Accepted Answer

Hello;

I solved the problem by disabling the "SQL Reporting Services" service.
You need to go to run < services then disable it or set it to manual startup.

In any case, Apache uses port 80; if another program is using it, it won't start.

To find out which program is using port 80:
- go to Apache < services < test port 80.
- it will give you the program that is using that port. You just need to disable it.

That's it. Hope it helps.

DarkAurora · Answer

The WAMP server should normally start on localhost 127.0.0.1, at least if you want to code in PHP and test your code; otherwise, I must admit I don't know.
Look into Windows commands; whenever something like this happens, there's always a way to disable it with cmd.

splims · Answer

it's not working

Mais.Ouais · Answer

It seems to me that it's the IIS service that's conflicting with Apache; well, that's what happened to me, but I'm running Windows 2000 Server.

DarkAurora · Answer

what's not working?

splims · Answer

yes, that's what I was thinking but the IIS service is disabled

Truc · Answer

I have exactly the same problem. And easyPHP doesn't work either.

DarkAurora · Answer

do you have a restrictive proxy or are you using these software?
sometimes configurations are necessary in the default internet browser
do you have an error or information message?
if yes, show it to us, there are quite a few things that can block access (even ports, proxy, admin, software config)
--
I’d rather keep my mouth shut and look like an idiot
than open it and leave no doubt about it

Truc · Answer

When I test port 80, it says:  server: Microsft-HTTPAPI/2.0  port 80 is used by IIS, but I don't know what that is and I can't find it in the programs.

DarkAurora · Answer

IIS should not be a program but a service; what I advise you is to type in Google "disable IIS" and you will surely find a solution or a command to disable it
I know it’s not a great answer but I don’t want to give you bad advice, I don’t know any more than you on this point, but that’s what I would do if I were in your place
--
I prefer to keep my mouth shut and look like a fool
than to open it and leave no doubt about it.

Truc · Answer

Ok, thank you very much for your help.

Dr_Keud · Answer

Thank you very much, it worked for me!

theo7777 · Answer

Port 80 is used by the internet, thank you.

Boula7ya · Answer

It works in principle for this case.

LE CONNAISSEUR · Answer

Well, it's simple, just change port 80 to 8080 in the httpd.config of the Apache server =D

Sony · Answer

Thank you anyway, it works for me by stopping the Microsoft SQL SERVER reporting service.

Okazaki · Answer

Port 80 is used by Skype, for those who have it, simply change the port of Skype in its settings.

Fred09 · Answer

Hello,  Do you have the Microsoft redistributable package?  Otherwise, Apache won't work without these components.

Sylvain · Answer

A much simpler, faster way to do it, works for me.  1- go to execute command 2- type: net stop http 3- restart server

Polo141 · Answer

Hello,

After searching thoroughly on the Internet, many forums talk about finding guilty SQL services, but personally, no SQL process/service was running in my services. And the so-called services titled "sql reporting services" or "Web Deployment Service Agent" do not exist in my version of Windows 7.

I found a solution; the culprit could be the IIS server launched by default by Windows. You then need to go to the IIS interface and stop the server.

I've put a little tutorial here for those who want the details with screenshots.
http://formanosque.fr/documents/docs/Annexe%20-%20Formation%20PHP5%20-%20WAMP%20port%2080%20utilis%C3%A9.pdf

There you go, it worked perfectly for me!

Wampserver apache won't start

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