I have installed XAMPP. the installation went fine the XAMPP also works as a service but the mysql database doesnot start from XAMPP control panel. if i go into services from SCM panel on XAMPP control panel and try to start mysql database it gives a error 1067 the process terminated unexpectedly. i have seeen many such queries in this forum but none of the answers are helping me. I am using windows XP operating system.
i tried checking the firewall settings and port settings. firewall is on and in exceptions mysql port is set to 3306 TCP.
i have AVG free and antivir free installed on my machine. i tried to explore these antivirus but no place do i get options that block mysql.
i am a total newbee. i am totally stuck and need help urgently. can anyone help me by giving step by step explanation