Fix XAMPP Error: MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly | Port 3306 Blocked Solution (2026)
Fix XAMPP MySQL "Shutdown Unexpectedly" error caused by a blocked or busy port (3306). This step-by-step tutorial covers all the main causes — including Skype, antivirus, another MySQL instance, or a previous crash — and shows you exactly how to fix it on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
✅ What you'll learn in this video:
Why MySQL shuts down unexpectedly in XAMPP
How to check if port 3306 is already in use
How to kill the process blocking the port
How to change MySQL port in XAMPP (if needed)
How to fix the "mysql_error.log" crash issues
How to prevent this error from coming back
🔧 Commands Used:
netstat -ano | findstr :3306
📌 Works for:
XAMPP on Windows 10
XAMPP on Windows 11
XAMPP versions 8.x and 7.x
Error code: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly
Port conflict with Skype, antivirus, or another DB service
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