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Resolving Incompatible Builds of PHP and Apache in Laragon: Add multiple versions of Apache

 As developers, it's often the case that different versions of PHP and server tools are installed quickly without taking into account the architecture for which they were built. In this article, we will focus on solving a specific error that arises when running incompatible builds of PHP and Apache. Recently, I encountered an issue when downgrading my Laragon setup from PHP 8.1 (x64) to PHP 7.x (x86). This caused compatibility problems with Apache, and I received an error message indicating that my PHP and Apache builds were not compatible, as the Apache installed was built for x64 versions of PHP. In this article, I'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to install multiple versions of Apache on Laragon. By following these steps, you can resolve any similar issues that you may encounter. Step 1: Download the Latest Version of Apache Visit https://www.apachelounge.com/download/additional/ to download the latest version of Apache. The homepage provides quick access to 64-bit ve