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5,519 Pointsi cant start mySQL after just downloading xampp. apache starts fine and runs on port 80
i get this message in the control panel:
Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly. 2:30:13 PM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, 2:30:13 PM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method. 2:30:13 PM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check 2:30:13 PM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues 2:30:13 PM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this 2:30:13 PM [mysql] entire log window on the forums
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5,519 PointsFigured it out after a couple hours thanks!
Sue Dough
35,800 PointsGreat to hear. I suggest posting the answer to potentially help others.
Sue Dough
35,800 PointsSue Dough
35,800 PointsI would suggest to do what it says. View the error logs and check the window event viewer for more clues. Then paste what you find here from the event viewer + error logs.