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Change of Port

Posted by Satya on August 14, 2001 at 12:59 AM

Thanks Amit,
I confirmed that no other application is running on the same port. Later when I changed the port, it's running well for the first time. Later it is also giving the same error 'cannot bind'.
Can U help me?
> > Hi,
> > When I am running my applet I am getting the following error: Address in use cannot bind. I am not using that port for any other purpose.What shall I do? Can U suggest.
> > Thank U.

>
> The reason might be either another application is running on the same port or u started an applet and never closed it. If nothing works...try another port