I’m having trouble getting MySQL to work with OrangeHRM on my XAMPP setup. Every time I try to start it up, I get an error saying ‘MySQL shutdown unexpectedly’. I’ve already tried tweaking the ‘max_allowed_packet’ setting in the my.ini file, but it didn’t help.
Here’s a snippet of my current my.ini configuration:
[mysqld]
port= 3306
socket = "C:/xampp/mysql/mysql.sock"
basedir = "C:/xampp/mysql"
tmpdir = "C:/xampp/tmp"
datadir = "C:/xampp/mysql/data"
key_buffer = 16M
max_allowed_packet = 1M
sort_buffer_size = 512K
net_buffer_length = 8K
read_buffer_size = 256K
read_rnd_buffer_size = 512K
myisam_sort_buffer_size = 8M
I’m really stuck here. Has anyone run into this before? What else can I try to get MySQL running smoothly with OrangeHRM? Any tips would be super helpful!
hey, have u tried checkin the xampp error logs? they might give u more info on whats goin wrong. also, make sure no other programs r usin port 3306. sometimes that can cause issues. if nothin else works, u could try reinstallin mysql. hope this helps!
I’ve encountered similar issues before. One often overlooked solution is to check your system’s antivirus software. Sometimes, overzealous antivirus programs can interfere with MySQL’s operations, especially during startup. Try temporarily disabling your antivirus and see if MySQL starts successfully. If it does, you’ll need to add an exception for MySQL in your antivirus settings.
Another potential fix is to increase your ‘innodb_buffer_pool_size’ in the my.ini file. Start with 256M and gradually increase if needed. This can sometimes resolve unexpected shutdowns.
Lastly, ensure you have the latest version of XAMPP installed. Older versions can have compatibility issues with newer systems. If all else fails, a clean XAMPP reinstallation might be necessary.
I faced a similar issue when setting up OrangeHRM with XAMPP. What worked for me was adjusting the ‘innodb_log_file_size’ parameter in my.ini. Try setting it to 32M or 64M. This often resolves unexpected shutdowns.
Also, check if you have enough free disk space. MySQL can crash if it runs out of space to write logs. I once spent hours debugging only to realize my disk was nearly full!
Another thing to consider is file permissions. Ensure the MySQL data directory and all its contents have the correct read/write permissions for the MySQL user.
If these don’t work, you might want to try starting MySQL from the command line. This can provide more detailed error messages that could point to the root cause. Good luck troubleshooting!