I am facing same problem to the thread. I've gone through all the suggestions provided in the solution. I've searched all possible solution but nothing gonna workout.
"http://stackoverflow.com/questions/817745/localhost-not-working-on-xampp-both-service-apache-mysql-are-fine"
I've ensured :
1. Xampp is successfully started (in log) but it is not receiving any request(checked access.log).
also ensured that it is running on port 80 in config file.
- confirmed status of application using netstat
C:\Documents and Settings\user>netstat -aon | grep 80
TCP 0.0.0.0:80 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING 3524
- Checked host file in /windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts and has only one entry
127.0.0.1 localhost
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skype teamviewer or other application are closed and configured not to use port 80.
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ensured that windows firewall allows http process to use port 80.
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pinged localhost, 127.0.0.1 and my ip (192.168.1.2). localhost resolves to 127.0.0.1
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tried different urls http:// localhost http:// localhost:80 http:// 127.0.0.1 http:// laptop-name but nothing works. browser just waits for response (spaces after http to allow links in this post)
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ensured that there is no loop in index.php(it is untouched) and also has index.html. also tried diffent paths
nothing gonnna work out. I am irritated and I dont want to format my machine. please help….
Best Answer
when this happens to me it is usually Skype taking over the default localhost address