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The forum thread discusses troubleshooting MySQL startup errors in XAMPP, with initial posts highlighting common issues like port conflicts or missing dependencies. A user shares a solution involving moving backup files into the data folder and running XAMPP as an administrator, which worked for them. The final post is from a beginner seeking guidance on how to move XAMPP to a different location and run it with administrator privileges.
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aaalston

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I'm trying to install XAMPP and have run into the following errors when I try to start MySQL


5:16:18 PM [mysql] Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
5:16:18 PM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
5:16:18 PM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
5:16:18 PM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
5:16:18 PM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
5:16:18 PM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
5:16:18 PM [mysql] entire log window on the forums
 

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In my case, I did two things:
  1. moved xampp/mysql/backup files into xampp/mysql/data
  2. RUN XAMPP as Administrator
It worked for me 🙂

Adrian Gates
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Not really much to go on, did you check the items it mentioned to check?
 

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In my case, I did two things:
  1. moved xampp/mysql/backup files into xampp/mysql/data
  2. RUN XAMPP as Administrator
It worked for me 🙂

Adrian Gates
Sr. Cloud Expert - Apps4Rent.
 

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BlackLion89

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AdrianG001 said:
In my case, I did two things:
  1. moved xampp/mysql/backup files into xampp/mysql/data
  2. RUN XAMPP as Administrator
It worked for me 🙂

Adrian Gates
Sr. Cloud Expert - Apps4Rent.
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Hiyah,

I've run into the same problem as the aaalston. I'm a complete beginner when it comes to this sought of stuff. How do I go about moving xampp from one location to another and how do I RUN XAMPP as Administrator? Thanks.
 

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