How to solve “Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly”?

I’ve just re-installed XAMPP, and when I try to start my Apache server in the XAMPP Control Panel, I now get the following errors: 16:50:25 [Apache] Status change detected: running 16:50:26 [Apache] Status change detected: stopped 16:50:26 [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly. 16:50:26 [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, 16:50:26 … Read more

WordPress Subdomain MultiSite on localhost XAMPP on :8080 with IIS taking port 80

I currently have Windows 7 , 64 bit on which I am running an IIS on localhost:80 and I installed XAMPP on localhost:8080. I have 15 individual wordpress sites but now i need a subdomain multisite wordpress. I created wp.dev:8080 in the hosts file for multisite, and correctly amended the apache virtual file. All worked … Read more

How to remove “Connection Information” requirement on localhost install of WP on MACOSX

I’ve just installed XAMPP on Mac OSX and when trying to install a theme or plugin in WP admin, I’m getting this screen. I’ve never gotten this on my shared hosting account. how to get rid of it on localhost? 5 s 5 Have you tried updating the permissions for your WordPress files to 755 … Read more

WAMP vs XAMPP pros/cons – for running a local testing server [closed]

Closed. This question is opinion-based. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it can be answered with facts and citations by editing this post. Closed 6 years ago. Improve this question What are the major pros/cons that can help in deciding which of the two to choose: … Read more