mysql runs as a service in windows.
services are like daemons in the unix world.
you need to find out what the mysql service name is.
you can guess, like "mysql"
launch a dos window and type in:
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net start mysql
and see if returns with
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The service name is invalid.
More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2185.
then either xampp renames it or it's not running (i run my own install of mysql so i rename mine).
check the SERVICES control panel and see if mysql has already been installed as a service but has START MANUALLY... set it to start automatically... duh...
if there is NO listing of mysql at all, just reinstall xampp or just install it by d/ling the latest version from mysql.com.
mysql can run independent from xampp. where as php needs apache, mysql doesnt care.
leo d.