Sorry to be a nuisance on my first visit.
I have downloaded and installed XAMPP via the "installer" option . All seemed well. If I try to start Apache or MySQL with the .bat files, The window opens then closes within a split second. Just can't get any further. Unfortunately I live in a part of the UK where there are no courses available that I can take. I have to try to teack myself which I have done quite successfully with Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks including full CSS and W3C validated pages. Can you point me to a manual or text file that might help please. I do not expect you to talk me through the process.
Many Thanks
John Mitchell