How to start Apache Server in EasyPHP on Windows 10 Machine.

If you are using windows 10 and want to use EasyPHP (v14.01) for website development or as a local server then you might face some issues with the activation of the Apache server in EasyPHP software.

The basic issue that comes with this software is that, ports are found to be busy or simply being used by some system based processes, which you cannot kill easily.

A simple and easy way to do that is mentioned below:

To start Apache Server in EasyPHP (v10.01) on Windows 10 machine you will have to do some command based killings.. Well don’t worry! Its not that tough.

Step one: Click on the Start Button on the Task Bar.

Step two: Type “cmd”.

Step three: Right Click on the Command Prompt

Step four: Select “Run as administrator”.

Step five; Allow access.

Step Six: Type the following Command and press enter

“net stop was /y”      {WITHOUT (“) QUOTES}

As you write this thing and press enter you will find some commands roll down your console screen… Again Don’t Worry! When the process ends up, jus try running the EasyPHP software once again… and here you go.. the software works smooth and easy as it should be..

Keep Learning and Keep Developing.. J