How to solve WAMP and Skype conflict on Windows 7? [closed]

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I have Windows 7 (32-bit) installed on laptop.

I downloaded WAMP server and installed it with it's default options.

However, I noticed that Apache does not work (while MySQL does work!).

I tried to install it via Apache → Service → Install Service and got a message saying that port 80 is taken by Skype. I turned off Skype, and then Apache started to work.

How can I avoid this conflict and allow WAMP and Skype to work simultaneously?

Should I configure Apache to work with other port? Where?

Niggardly answered 16/1, 2011 at 11:21 Comment(7)

The same is for Windows XP – Rambler 28/4, 2013 at 13:45

@Rambler And Windows 8. This issue is OS independent. – Bundle 14/9, 2013 at 14:34

This question is offtopic on stackoverflow because it lacks the relation to programming tools. WAMP is basically a web server for windows. Skype is probably not used for development either. Because the nature of usage for both components is not programming related this question is more suitable for superuser. – Primipara 17/12, 2013 at 7:58

A detail blog: goo.gl/JXWqfJ – Pleasant 20/1, 2016 at 7:14

I think that, It should be reopened or removing wamp from this community or at least closing the majority of its questions. – Michalmichalak 23/6, 2016 at 23:45

As on latest Wamp server 3.0.6 you can do it like this #34883701 – Advantageous 22/4, 2017 at 4:18

If you came here looking for a solution for the new skype i.e. 8.xx, unfortunately they have stopped giving that option – Socha 12/4, 2019 at 6:58

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In Skype:

Go to Tools → Options → Advanced → Connections and uncheck the box use port 80 and 443 as alternative. This should help.

As Salman Quader said: In the updated skype(8.x), there is no menu option to change the port. This means this answer is no longer valid.

Boucicault answered 16/1, 2011 at 11:27 Comment(6)

Is there any side effect in Skype to doing this? – Stopcock 30/3, 2014 at 19:15

it is asking me to enter a port number.? – Voelker 30/5, 2014 at 11:11

What port number would you recommend to use instead? I just entered 443, since only 80 was conflicting. – Oligopoly 21/9, 2015 at 20:23

@Oligopoly it doesn't really matter as long as it's the only app using it – Boucicault 22/9, 2015 at 9:55

In updated skype, there is no menu option. How will updated skype port change? – Joyous 16/4, 2018 at 16:54

This answer is no more valid as the newer skype i.e. 8.xx doesn't no more have the Tools options – Socha 12/4, 2019 at 6:58

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Run Wamp services before Skype
Quit Skype >>> Run WAMP >>> Run Skype

Calicle answered 14/11, 2012 at 5:12 Comment(2)

This is my preferred method, so I don't have to change any Skype setting. – Stopcock 30/3, 2014 at 19:15

This method works initially. After a restart you'll end up with same problem. For effective solution you should consider to disable/uncheck "use port 80 and 443 for additional incoming connection" in Skype > Tools > Options > Advanced > Connection Screenshot: postimg.org/image/55wiwp9lj Restart of Skype required. – Doby 29/12, 2015 at 11:31

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A small update for the new Skype options window. Please follow this:

Go to Tools → Options → Advanced → Connection and uncheck the box use port 80 and 443 as alternatives for incoming connections.

Insulting answered 22/5, 2012 at 10:52 Comment(0)

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I think it is better to change default port of Skype.

Open skype. Go to Tools, Options, Connections, change the port.

Maratha answered 16/1, 2011 at 11:26 Comment(0)

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Detail blog to fix this issue is : http://goo.gl/JXWqfJ

You can solve this problem by following two ways:
A) Start your WAMP befor you login to skype. So that WAMP will take over the the port and there will be no conflict with the port number. And you are able to use Skype as well as WAMP.
But this is not the permanent solution for your problem. Whenever you want to start WAMP you need to signout Skype first and than only you are able to start WAMP. Which is really i don’t like.

B) Second option is to change the port of Skype itself, so that it will not conflict with WAMP. Following screen/steps will help you to solve this problem:
1) SignIn to Skype.
2) Got to the Tools -> options
3) Select the “Advanced” -> Connection
4) Unchecked “Use port 80 and 443 as alternatives for incoming connections” checkbox and click save.
5) Now Signout and SignIn again to skype. (this change will take affect only you relogin to skype)
Now every time you start WAMP will not conflict with skype.

Pleasant answered 25/3, 2014 at 9:28 Comment(0)

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I know this posting is old, but I had the same problem, WAMP would not go online (green) while SKYPE was running. I simply closed SKYPE, ran WAMP and then reloaded SKYPE. I have not verified this, but I think SKYPE port corrected to allow for WAMP settings. At least I have not experienced any problems doing it this way

Curiosity answered 5/6, 2011 at 17:25 Comment(0)

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Options>Advanced>connections

Uncheck the option :

Use port 80 and 443 as alternative....

Amesace answered 6/7, 2012 at 6:46 Comment(0)

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open skype
click tools and go to options
click advanced option from left side
click connection
unchecked (Use port 80 and 443 as alternatives for incoming connection)

Manolo answered 17/2, 2014 at 2:50 Comment(0)

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