Skype 3.0 fights with Apache for Port 80
We really got used to Skype. It is just working and a good tool to keep in touch around the globe, exchanging hints and tips with friends. So I have been pleased to see Version 3.0 on the way and downloaded the application. Right after installation, my local XAMPP installation went dead. Localhost started to deliver blank pages and my development environment was gone…
The cause was Skype 3.0: by default, they try to use Port 80 as a fallback port for their communication and you need to switch that off in the options. Just in case, you search your eyes out, like I did: i post it here :), you can find the option in the configuration screen of Skype!
March 25th, 2007 at 3:51 am
Thanks for posting this. You just saved me a lot of time and a probable XAMPP re-install.
July 8th, 2008 at 6:52 am
I always had to alternate skype and apache. Thanks for the tip!
March 25th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Thanks Dude! same thing happend to me…!
May 21st, 2009 at 3:17 am
Using Tools, options, advanced, connections Skype tells me : Use port 35497 for incoming connections. The next line begins with a check box (unchecked) and then: Use port 80 and 443 as alternatives for incoming connections.
How can I check if Skype is interfering with port 80 and if so how can I alter this?
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:13 pm
thank you very much
I must blog about it 
(in czech language)
http://mrtvocich.troska.cz/skype-a-apache-boj-o-port-80/
July 23rd, 2009 at 7:08 am
Thank you for sharing.It’s free and easy to download and use ,and works with most computers.