I tried to edit httpd.conf but unfortunately the file appears to be in use by another process and so I can't save the changes even when I stop the apache process from the task menu.
Can’t edit apache2.2 httpd.conf on Windows 7
apache-2.2windows 7
apache-2.2windows 7
I tried to edit httpd.conf but unfortunately the file appears to be in use by another process and so I can't save the changes even when I stop the apache process from the task menu.
Best Answer
Just like Jason said in his comment -- run the editor with Administrator's rights. I had the same problem. Right-clicked on my Notepad++ launcher, chose "Run as administrator", opened the file and off you go!