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To fix XAMPP MySQL not running, you can try the following steps:

  1. Check if the MySQL service is running on your computer. To do this, go to the XAMPP Control Panel and click on the MySQL Admin button. If the MySQL service is running, you should see the phpMyAdmin interface in your web browser. You should see an error message or a blank page if the service is not running.
  2. Check if another application is using the MySQL port. To do this, open the XAMPP Control Panel and click on the Config button next to the MySQL service. In the pop-up window, select the Service and Port Settings tab and check the value of the Port field. By default, the MySQL port is 3306. If another application is using this port, you will see an error message when you try to start the MySQL service.
  3. Check if the MySQL configuration files are correct. To do this, go to the XAMPP installation directory and open the mysql subfolder. Inside this folder, you will find the my.ini file, which contains the configuration settings for the MySQL service. Open this file with a text editor and check the values of the basedir and datadir parameters. These parameters should point to the correct directories where the MySQL data and the MySQL log files are stored. If these parameters are incorrect or missing, the MySQL service may not be able to start.
  4. Restart the MySQL service. If the previous steps do not solve the problem, you can try to restart the MySQL service by stopping and starting it again in the XAMPP Control Panel. To stop the service, click on the Stop button next to the MySQL service. To start the service again, click on the Start button. You can also try to restart the Apache service, as the MySQL service may depend on the Apache service to run correctly.
  5. Reinstall XAMPP. If none of the previous steps solve the problem, you can try to reinstall XAMPP on your computer. To do this, download the latest version of XAMPP from the official website, and follow the instructions to install it on your computer. During the installation process, make sure to select the MySQL service and to install it in the default directory. After the installation is complete, try to start the MySQL service again in the XAMPP Control Panel.

By following these steps, you can fix the XAMPP MySQL not running error and restore the functionality of the MySQL service in XAMPP. If you encounter any difficulties or if you have any doubts, you can consult the XAMPP documentation or contact the support team for help.

Is it still not working?

If the XAMPP MySQL service is still not working after following the previous steps, other issues could prevent it from starting. Here are some additional troubleshooting steps that you can try:

  1. Check the MySQL log files. To do this, go to the XAMPP installation directory and open the mysql subfolder. Inside this folder, you will find the mysql.log file, which contains the log messages of the MySQL service. Open this file with a text editor and look for error messages that may indicate the cause of the problem. For example, you may see messages about missing or corrupted files, or about permission denied errors. By analyzing the log messages, you can get more information about the problem and find out how to fix it.
  2. Check the Apache log files. To do this, go to the XAMPP installation directory and open the logs subfolder. Inside this folder, you will find the error.log file, which contains the log messages of the Apache service. Open this file with a text editor and look for error messages that may indicate the cause of the problem. For example, you may see messages about missing or corrupted files, or about conflicts with other services or applications. By analyzing the log messages, you can get more information about the problem and find out how to fix it.
  3. Check the system requirements of XAMPP and MySQL. To do this, you can consult the XAMPP documentation or the MySQL documentation and check the minimum system requirements for these applications. Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements in terms of operating system, memory, storage, and other resources. If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements, the XAMPP and MySQL services may not be able to run correctly, or they may be unstable or slow.
  4. Check for conflicts with other services or applications. To do this, you can check the list of services and applications that are running on your computer, and see if any of them are using the same ports or resources as XAMPP and MySQL. For example, some antivirus or firewall applications may block or interfere with the XAMPP and MySQL services, or some other services or applications may be using the same ports or directories as XAMPP and MySQL. If you find any conflicts, you can try to stop or disable the conflicting services or applications, or you can try to change the port or the directory of the XAMPP or MySQL service.

Seek help from the XAMPP or MySQL community

If the XAMPP MySQL service is still not working after following the previous steps, you may need to seek help from the XAMPP or MySQL community. You can try the following options to get support and find solutions to your problem:

  1. Search for answers on forums or online communities. There are many forums and online communities that provide support and advice for users of XAMPP and MySQL. You can search for keywords related to your problem on these forums, and you can see if other users have experienced similar issues and how they solved them. You can also post your own question and provide details about your problem, and you can wait for other users to respond and offer their suggestions. Some forums and communities that you can try are the XAMPP forums, the MySQL forums, the WordPress forums, or the Stack Overflow forums.
  2. Contact the XAMPP or MySQL support team. If you cannot find a solution to your problem on forums or online communities, you can try to contact the support team of XAMPP or MySQL. You can visit the XAMPP website or the MySQL website and look for the contact information or the support form. You can then send a message to the support team and describe your problem, and you can attach relevant files or screenshots that may help them to understand your situation and to provide assistance. The support team may respond to your message and offer solutions, or they may redirect you to other resources or experts who can help you.
  3. Use the XAMPP or MySQL documentation. If you want to learn more about the XAMPP and MySQL services, or if you want to explore the features and the options of these applications, you can consult the XAMPP and MySQL documentation. The documentation provides detailed information about the installation, the configuration, the usage, and the troubleshooting of XAMPP and MySQL, and it includes examples, tutorials, and reference guides that can help you to understand and to use these applications more effectively. You can access the documentation on the XAMPP website or the MySQL website, or you can download it and read it offline.

By using these options, you can get support and find solutions to your XAMPP MySQL not working problem. You can use the knowledge and the experience of other users, or you can use the resources and the expertise of the XAMPP and MySQL teams to fix your issue and to restore the functionality of the MySQL service in XAMPP.