mysql_connect(): No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it

Question

I have this problem when I am trying to run my PHP MySQL script. When I try to run my .php file this is what I get.

mysql_connect(): No connection could be m         


        

Answer 1

Make sure your mysql Service is running, by going to check in Services: in Search type: Services -> check mysql, start service if it's not running.