XAMPP MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly – Fix It in 2 Minutes

Fix the “XAMPP MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly” error fast using a safe data-folder repair method. In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to restore MySQL in XAMPP, replace corrupted files, and recover your databases without losing any projects. If MySQL won’t start in XAMPP or keeps crashing, this proven fix will help you get your server running again. ------------------------------ 🔧 What You’ll Learn • How to fix MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly in XAMPP • How to safely restore the MySQL data folder • How to repair corrupted MySQL files • How to recover MySQL databases without data loss • Why MySQL won’t start and how to fix it properly ------------------------------ 🛠 Step-by-Step Fix 1️⃣ Close XAMPP Completely Stop MySQL Exit the XAMPP Control Panel 2️⃣ Open the XAMPP MySQL Folder C:\xampp\mysql 3️⃣ Rename Your Current Data Folder data → data_old (this keeps your databases safe) 4️⃣ Copy the Backup Folder Copy the “backup” folder and paste it in the same directory 5️⃣ Rename the Folder backup – copy → data 6️⃣ Start MySQL Open XAMPP → Start MySQL If it turns green, the fix worked ✅ 7️⃣ Restore Your Databases (Optional) Copy your project folders from: data_old → data Skip these folders: mysql performance_schema phpmyadmin Restart MySQL after copying. ------------------------------ 👍 Need More Help? If this fix solved the XAMPP MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly error, leave a comment. Subscribe for more quick tech fixes and easy tutorials. #XAMPP #MySQL #XAMPPMySQL #MySQLError #MySQLFix #WebDevelopment #PHP #Database #ServerError #TechTips