Attempting to start Apache resulted in the following error:
11:48:04 AM [Apache] Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
11:48:04 AM [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
11:48:04 AM [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
11:48:04 AM [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
11:48:04 AM [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
11:48:04 AM [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
11:48:04 AM [Apache] entire log window on the forums
Solution:
– Click the “Start” button
– In the “Run” textbos, type: services.msc
– Press Enter
– Disable the Web Deployment Service