Posted by David in
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XAMPP on 06 24th, 2007 |
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If you just installed XAMPP, and noticed that it Skype is no longer working for you, here’s why; both are server technologies, which use the same port. This port (port 80) is commonly used for web servers.
So what’s happening is that Skype & XAMPP are both listening to, and sending data trough port 80. But they were not designed to share that data stream. This is commonly called a port conflict. I liken it to my daughter not sharing with her brothers.
So now when you try and visit localhost with your browser, the request is sent to you Skype client, instead of XAMPPP. That’s no good for you, now is it?
Ok well let me show you how to fix it. The easiest way is to edit what port Skype uses. To do this open your Skype client, and navigate to TOOLS > OPTIONS > and click on Connections on the right panel
Then Un-check use port 80 an….. Then close Skype and open again.
Now you should be able to use both Skype and XMPP at he same time.
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hah this might actually work. thanks i needed that! thanks a lot!
Thanks! Works like a charm!
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many thx! nice tip