Facing the “MySQL shutdown unexpectedly” error message? No worries! We have a helpful guide to fix it in XAMPP. Just follow the steps and you’ll get your database back up and running smoothly.
Dealing with the “Error: MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly” message? Don’t worry! It’s a common issue for Windows users. Discover how to quickly resolve it and restore your MySQL without any problem.
How to Run XAMPP as Administrator for Windows
In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps to run XAMPP as an administrator on Windows. By following these instructions, you can overcome.
Method 1: Run XAMPP as Administrator
Step-by-Step Guide: Running XAMPP as Administrator
Step 1: Open File Explorer and navigate to “This PC” or “My Computer.”
Step 2: Locate your C drive and navigate to the XAMPP installation folder. Typically, the path is “C:\xampp.”
Step 3: Inside the XAMPP folder, look for the file named “xampp_start.exe.”
Step 4: Right-click on “xampp_start.exe” and select “Create shortcut.” This will create a shortcut on your desktop for easy access.
Step 5: Right-click on the newly created shortcut and select “Properties” from the context menu.
Step 6: In the “Properties” window, click on the “Advanced” button.
Step 7: In the “Advanced Properties” window, check the box that says “Run as administrator.”
Step 8: Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 9: Back in the “Properties” window, click “Apply” and then “OK” to close it.
Step 10: Now, whenever you need to run XAMPP, double-click on the shortcut you created. This will launch the XAMPP control panel with administrator privileges.
Method 2: Restoring Your MySQL Backup Folder
Step 1: Open File Explorer and navigate to “This PC” or “My Computer.”
Step 2: Locate your C drive and navigate to the XAMPP installation folder. Typically, the path is “C:\xampp.“
Step 3: Inside the XAMPP folder, locate and open the “mysql” folder.
Step 4: Within the “mysql” folder, you will see a folder named “data.” Right-click on it and select “Copy.”
Step 5: Create a backup of the “data” folder by pasting it elsewhere in your system. To do this, right-click in an empty area and select “Paste.” Then, rename the newly created folder to “data_old.”
Step 6: Now, go back to the original “data” folder, which is inside the “mysql” folder. Delete the “mysql,” “performance_schema,” “phpmyadmin,” and “test” folders.
Step 7: Inside the “data” folder, delete all the files except for the “ibdata” file.
Step 8: Locate your MySQL backup folder, which is typically located within the “mysql” folder. Copy all the folders and files from the backup folder, except for the “ibdata” file.
Step 9: Paste the copied folders and files into the original “data” folder.
Step 10: Once the copying process is complete, restart XAMPP and check if the “MySQL shutdown unexpectedly” error is resolved. Your MySQL database should now start without any issues.
By following these steps, you can restore your MySQL backup folder and resolve the “MySQL shutdown unexpectedly” error in XAMPP. This method helps to address data corruption or misconfiguration that may have caused the error, allowing you to resume your MySQL operations smoothly.
