The apache problem

[Sordelka]

Okay. As a lot of people here, my apache first page doesn't load.

I have found this as an error when I start the server...

<OS 10048> Only one usage of each socket address <protocol/network/address/port> is normally permitted. :make_sock: could not bind to adress 0.0.0.0:8080 No listening sockets available, shutting down. Unable to open logs.

What is that thing?

I have followed the standard installation procedure for Apache 2.0.x.

I use WinXP, tried multiple browsers and multiple ports on listen. It just doesn't display the page or says can't connect.

I also have a router, but all the ports are forwarded correctly I think.

Can anyone help?

[VGR]

yo 8-)

first, I must state that 80% of the people just get the "apache is installed" page correctly uopn first try ;-)

I'm a bit surprised by the error... I think I've to look into your httpd.conf file

Also, I would like HOW you launch Apache.

Do you want my first guess ? 1) you installed by default, ie as a service ; 2) Apache is thus already start"ed ; at least the socket is in use, and on port 8080 which is the port to use in your browser ; and 3) you try to launch Apache a second time ("in console mode" for instance)

try http://localhost:8080

[Sordelka]

I am trying. You guessed right about the installation. And about launching it a second time. But, even though I try to use the http://localhost:8080

it doesn't work ((( I mean the server seems to work. Because as soon as I stop the service, it says "Can't connect" error in firefox style. But when the service is on, it just keeps on connecting, I can leave it like that for years, it won't show the page.

How to fix that?

[CrYpTiC_MauleR]

Edit your apache config file to use port 5555 and then connect to localhost:5555 if it works which I am guessing it would it means you either have another Apache instance already open using port 8080 or some other application on your computer that is using port 8080.

Download Fport http://www.scanwith.com/download/Fport.htm direction on use is on page too, it will then display what ports are open and what applications are using them. Close apache down completely and then run it, if anything is using port 8080 you need to prevent it or use a different port.

[VGR]

or - perhaps - some kind of firewall blocking port 8080 without telling you (1st idea : silly XP so-called "firewall")