mysql in xampp starts and stops in five seconds

Question

I installed xampp in windows XP. I am able to start apache and tomcat. But when I start mysql, it gets started but stops after five seconds.

So, I am not able to w

Answer 1

This worked for me, actually checking the 'mysql' service is not disabled. Turns out it was disabled.

how to check?

1. windows + R (opens run window)
2. type in services.msc
3. check if the service mysql is set as disabled. (change it to automatic)

This helped me with my unknown Phpmyadmin not starting issue.