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Apache and MySQL won't run properly on Xampp. I always get messages like the one below for Apache as well

Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly

11:40:45 AM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
11:40:45 AM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
11:40:45 AM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
11:40:45 AM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
11:40:45 AM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
11:40:45 AM [mysql] entire log window on the forums

Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
11:40:45 AM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
11:40:45 AM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
11:40:45 AM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
11:40:45 AM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
11:40:45 AM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
11:40:45 AM [mysql] entire log window on the forums

Hi,

What is the contents of your mysql_error.log file?
Where is the information about your Apache starting issue?

Please read this threads first to be much more detailed in your error report:
[Q&A] Insufficient debug information - bas einformation
[Q&A] Insufficient debug information - Apache starting issue

best wishes,
Altrea