Apache download problem w/ port 80

I am having troubles running apache because of a port 80 problem. I have XP.

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The apache web server (httpd server) runs on port 80 by default. Does your ISP block this port? What, exactly, is the specific problem you're having?

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basicly it is saying that something is already using it. how do I find out what it is and disable it or redirect the other item? Thank you

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basicly it is saying that something is already using it. how do I find out what it is and disable it or redirect the other item? Thank you

You can download a program known as 'active ports' which will show you what is using port 80.

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Thank you for your help that fixed my problem right up. Thanks

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This article has been dead for over three months

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