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How to Fix “Windows cannot find http 127.0.0.1 httpport apex” Error

Windows cannot find http 127.0.0.1 httpport apex” is a type of error you may get whenever you launch the Oracle database on Windows OS. The reason behind the encountered error is Windows OS is unable to find the HTTP PORT for running the Oracle database. The mentioned error is shown below in the screenshot:

In this write-up, we will resolve the “Windows cannot find http 127.0.0.1 httpport apex” error by providing some efficient solutions.

How to Resolve “Windows cannot find http 127.0.0.1 httpport apex” Error?

In order to resolve the mentioned errors, you need to tell where your port is. To do so, follow the provided steps and specify the HTTP PORT as 8080 in the URL of the server folder properties.

Step 1: Navigate to the Oracle Folder

First of all, navigate to the Oracle “Server” folder by following its folder path shown below in the screenshot:

Step 2: Open “Get_started” File Properties

Now, select the “Get_started” file, right-click on it, and open its “Properties”:

Now, move to the “Web Document” tab:

Step 3: Specify HTTP Port

Rename the URL from and specify the HTTP port as “8080”:

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Step 4: Launch Oracle Database

Again, launch the Oracle database for the verification:

The above-given image indicates that we have successfully resolved the mentioned error, and now the Oracle database is ready to access.

Conclusion

Windows cannot find http 127.0.0.1 httpport apex” error occurs when the Windows OS does not find an HTTP port for running the Oracle database. So, to resolve this error, it is required to navigate the Oracle installation folder, open its properties, and specify “8080” in the URL field. Then, again run the Oracle database. This manual provided the method for fixing the mentioned error on Windows.

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