How can I change MariaDB to MySQL in XAMPP?

Question

A. First things first:

1. Mr. Google hasn\'t helped me to found any reply to my question above
2. Yes, I have read a solution to the opposite question here

Answer 1

You can use the following way.

1. Stop MariaDB in Xampp which show as mysql running...
2. Download the installer for windows mysql Installer
3. Follow the instruction.
4. Now start Apache2 and clear cookie in your browser. Now you can see phpmyadmin and workbench showing Server type: MySQL

If you want to stick to MariaDB then you can use sqlyog also.

Hope it answer your question