xampp - problemas

[rascabuchitos]

hola amigos
acabo de instalar xampp
y cuando le doy start me sale esto:

Error: Apache shutdown unexpectedly.
12:30:01 p.m. [Apache] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
12:30:01 p.m. [Apache] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
12:30:01 p.m. [Apache] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
12:30:01 p.m. [Apache] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
12:30:01 p.m. [Apache] If you need more help, copy and post this
12:30:01 p.m. [Apache] entire log window on the forums

alguien me puede ayudar a solucionarlo?
necesito instalarlo porque quiero aprender a usar laravel


gracias