I am facing same problem to the thread. I've gone through all the suggestions provided in the solution. I've searched all possible solution but nothing gonna workout.
"http://stackoverflow.com/questions/817745/localhost-not-working-on-xampp-both-service-apache-mysql-are-fine"
I've ensured : 1. Xampp is successfully started (in log) but it is not receiving any request(checked access.log). also ensured that it is running on port 80 in config file.
- confirmed status of application using netstat
C:\Documents and Settings\user>netstat -aon | grep 80 TCP 0.0.0.0:80 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING 3524
- Checked host file in /windows/system32/drivers/etc/hosts and has only one entry
127.0.0.1 localhost
skype teamviewer or other application are closed and configured not to use port 80.
ensured that windows firewall allows http process to use port 80.
pinged localhost, 127.0.0.1 and my ip (192.168.1.2). localhost resolves to 127.0.0.1
tried different urls http:// localhost http:// localhost:80 http:// 127.0.0.1 http:// laptop-name but nothing works. browser just waits for response (spaces after http to allow links in this post)
ensured that there is no loop in index.php(it is untouched) and also has index.html. also tried diffent paths
nothing gonnna work out. I am irritated and I dont want to format my machine. please help....