unable to start Apache Server after editing http.conf

Discussion in 'Apache' started by chetanmadaan, Aug 6, 2008.

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    Hi guys... i am newby in Apache and after installing and just editing http.conf... i am unable to start apache server... it says " The Requested Operation has failed"

    please Help!
     
    chetanmadaan, Aug 6, 2008 IP
  2. HostPenguin

    HostPenguin Peon

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    #2
    Did you backup your httpd.conf file before editting? What type of OS and do you have a control panel installed?
     
    HostPenguin, Aug 11, 2008 IP
  3. tubalcain

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    I did something like this a while back after editing directives
    I found that spaces before commands was preventing things from working

    <directory>
     
    tubalcain, Aug 14, 2008 IP
  4. nimhost

    nimhost Active Member

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    did you see your error_log file ?

    there will be a complete error message on your error_log file :)
     
    nimhost, Aug 15, 2008 IP