If you’re experiencing the 404 error on XAMPP, this guide will show you exactly how to fix it. We break down the root causes behind the issue and walk you through simple solutions that work every time. You’ll also learn how to check Apache ports, update configurations, and prevent future errors. This tutorial covers both beginner and advanced troubleshooting methods. We also guide you on enabling XAMPP services to auto start when Windows boots. This ensures your development environment is always ready without manual launch. By following this complete guide, you will eliminate downtime and improve your workflow. Whether you’re a developer, sysadmin, or student, this video helps you optimize your local server setup with ease.

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Step 1: Set VirtualHost correctly

File: C:\xampp\apache\conf\extra\httpd-vhosts.conf
<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName 192.168.16.134
DocumentRoot “C:/xampp/htdocs/snipe-it/public”

<Directory “C:/xampp/htdocs/snipe-it/public”>
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
Require all granted
</Directory>

ErrorLog “logs/snipeit-error.log”
CustomLog “logs/snipeit-access.log” common
</VirtualHost>

Step 2: Edit htaccess file in public

File: C:\xampp\htdocs\snipe-it\public\.htaccess
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
<IfModule mod_negotiation.c>
Options -MultiViews -Indexes
</IfModule>

RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /

# Redirect Trailing Slashes…
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule ^(.*)/$ /$1 [L,R=301]

# Handle Front Controller…
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteRule ^ index.php [L]
</IfModule>

Step 3: Edit Snipe-IT’s env file

File: C:\xampp\htdocs\snipe-it\.env

APP_URL=http://192.168.16.134

Step 4: Restart Service

cd C:\xampp\htdocs\snipe-it
php artisan config:clear
php artisan cache:clear
php artisan route:clear