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When I start the xampp window and then click start MySQL it gives me an error code.
it says Error: MySQL service not started [-1]
What do i do to start it?

Go to the Xampp control panel and where it says Mysql service , click on the start box next to it ok

cheers
Acestu

I am having the same problem. When I tried starts the service from control panel, it started for 10 secs, and then it stops.

operating system - windows XP

Thanks Izzy. I did everything you suggested, but Mysql is still not running. It came up for around 5 secs, but went out. The svc Mysql button is checked in the end.

Try running xampp\mysql_start.bat file and see if it gives an error message clue.

When I run mysql_start.bat, I get this error:

MySQL is starting with mysql\bin\my.cnf (console)
Can't start server: listen() on TCP/IP port: No such file or directory
090302 0:53:45 [ERROR] listen on TCP/IP failed with error 10012
090302 0:53:45 [ERROR] Aborting

090302 0:53:45 [Note] mysql\bin\mysqld: Shutdown complete

Mysql konnte nicht gestartet werden
MySQL could not be started

Temporarily disable your firewall and try again.

If you can start MySQL then in your firewall allow MySQL on port 3306.

This topic had a similar issue and Mcafee was the culprit.
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=33267

Thank you so much Izzy. That worked. I spent so much time, install uninstall, nothing worked. You are a lifesaver.