error message -MySQL Control Panel

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first try at XAMPP setup and I get error for MySQL:

18:11:58 [mysql] Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
18:11:58 [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
18:11:58 [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
18:11:58 [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
18:11:58 [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
18:11:58 [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
18:11:58 [mysql] entire log window on the forums

Grareful for any help