XAMPP Apache & MySQL Not Starting? [2025 Fix] | Port Error & Shutdown Unexpectedly Solution

XAMPP Apache & MySQL Not Starting? [2025 Fix] | Port Error & Shutdown Unexpectedly Solution 🚨 XAMPP Server Problems? This Video Will Fix Them! Are you frustrated with XAMPP showing "Apache shutdown unexpectedly" or "MySQL shutdown unexpectedly" errors? Can't start your local server? You're not alone! This comprehensive tutorial covers ALL the common XAMPP issues and their solutions. 🔧 What You'll Learn: Fix Apache port 80/443 conflicts instantly Resolve MySQL crash and startup errors Change Apache ports without breaking your setup Troubleshoot using XAMPP error logs Handle Windows service conflicts Deal with antivirus blocking issues Perfect for beginners and experienced developers working on Windows 10/11! 📋 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction & Common Issues 00:12 – MySQL "Shutdown Unexpectedly" Error 02.02 - Apache Shutdown unexpectedly - Port issue (already in used) 02:08 – Method 1: Find What's Using Port 80 (netstat command) 02:37 – Method 2: Stop HTTP Service (net stop http) 🔗 USEFUL LINKS 📥 Download XAMPP (Official): https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html 📄 Configuration Files Location: Apache: C:\xampp\apache\conf\httpd.conf MySQL: C:\xampp\mysql\bin\my.ini 🔍 Error Logs Location: Apache: C:\xampp\apache\logs\error.log MySQL: C:\xampp\mysql\data\mysql_error.log ⌨️ CMD Commands Used: netstat -ano | findstr :80 net stop http ⚡ QUICK FIXES COVERED ✅ Apache Issues: Port 80 already in use (Skype, IIS, Windows services) SSL certificate problems Permission denied errors ✅ MySQL Issues: Database corruption recovery Port 3306 conflicts Service registration problems ✅ General Solutions: Running as Administrator Windows Defender exclusions Firewall configuration 💡 Pro Tips from This Video Always backup your databases before fixing MySQL Use netstat -ano | findstr :80 to find what's using port 80 Stop Windows HTTP service with net stop http (run as Admin) Check Windows Services for Apache/MySQL conflicts Keep XAMPP updated for better stability Use Task Manager to kill stubborn processes if needed 🎯 Found this helpful? Please LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE for more web development tutorials! 📝 Questions? Drop them in the comments - I reply to everyone! 🔔 Turn ON notifications to never miss my latest coding tutorials! #xampp #apacheerror #mysqltutorials #porterror #xamppmysql #xamppnotworking #xamppapache #mysqlshutdown #windows10 #windows11 #localhost #xampp2025 #developer #webdevelopment #localserver #apachefriends #phpmyadmin #webdev #coding #tutorial #troubleshooting #serversetup #database #php #mysql #apache #windowsserver