title: xampp apache 2.4.9 suddenly stopped working
body: <p>Hi I installed xampp on windows 7 which is running in a virtual box machine my apache was working fine yesterday but suddenly it stopped working today. I viewed error logs but it shows only yesterday's logs today's log is not getting updated i couldn't find the exact error.</p>
  
  <p>But when i start the apache in xampp control panel it shows the following error </p>
  
  <pre><code>3:18:48 PM  [Apache]    Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
  3:18:48 PM  [Apache]    This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, 
  3:18:48 PM  [Apache]    improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
  3:18:48 PM  [Apache]    Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
  3:18:48 PM  [Apache]    the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
  3:18:48 PM  [Apache]    If you need more help, copy and post this
  3:18:48 PM  [Apache]    entire log window on the forums
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>i tried changing ports but getting the same error do know how to proceed please help me to solve this issue.Thanks in advance.</p>
  
  <p>Note:This question has been already asked and i tried those solution but the same error exists.</p>