How to fix XAMPP “Apache / mysql shutdown unexpectedly” error

Question

I was setting up a PHP server because I wrote some PHP code: I opened XAMPP and it said:

18:36:08 [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.

18:36:08 [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.

18:36:08 [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check the Windows Event Viewer for more clues

18:36:08 [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this entire log window on the forums

18:36:23 [mysql] Status change detected: stopped

18:36:23 [mysql] Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.

18:36:23 [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.

18:36:23 [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check the Windows Event Viewer for more clues

18:36:23 [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this entire log window on the forums

What is happening???

Answer 1

There issue with port.

1. Open Skype. Go to Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Connection.

2. Uncheck the Use port 80 and 443 for alternatives for incoming connections checkbox

3. Sign Out and Close all Skype windows.

4. Try restarting your Apache.