Bd Gzserv.exe Taking Apache Http Port 80

I have encountered with a strange problem today with BD's gzserv.exe taking up the apache's port 80. This means I cannot start apache


I have been using Free Edition for quite some months now and today this happens.


I could not stop or start BD AV service from Services.msc.


I found a way to get apache start by going to Control Panel > Programs and Features and issuing a repair. During which time gzserv is down and I started apache2.4 service


By the time apache is started BD repair is complete and both are running happy.


Is there a way to avoid gzserv.exe taking up the HTTP port? I usually run apache as and when required. Apache is registered as service but with manual startup.


OS/Software :


Win 7 Ultimate x64 SP1


Apache 2.4 (XAMPP) Service - Manual Startup


MySQL (XAMPP) Service - Manual Startup


BitDefender Antivirus Free Edition


Laptop Config:


Asus K53SM


Intel Core i7 2670QM


8GB RAM


1 TB HDD