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Posted by J V
J V
5,519 Points

i 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

Sue Dough
Sue Dough
35,800 Points
Sue Dough
Sue Dough
35,800 Points

I 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.

J V
J V
5,519 Points

Figured it out after a couple hours thanks!

Sue Dough
Sue Dough
35,800 Points
Sue Dough
Sue Dough
35,800 Points

Great to hear. I suggest posting the answer to potentially help others.