Lampp running ok but problems when trying to connect to sql

[motorhommmer]

All is running ok but when I try and install open source software it tells me cannot connect to sql server problem with password. I can use phpmyafmin no problem and could create sql database no problem. Status.in mysql is also fine.
Would really appreciate any help

[JonB]

All is running ok but when I try and install open source software it tells me cannot connect to sql server problem with password.

that's pretty descriptive...