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You get a database connection error after installing WordPress locally with XAMPP. What is the most likely cause?

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You get a database connection error after installing WordPress locally with XAMPP. What is the most likely cause?
AApache service is running
BMySQL service is not running in XAMPP
CWordPress files are missing
DBrowser cache needs clearing
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify role of MySQL in WordPress

    MySQL stores all WordPress data; it must be running for database connection.

  2. Step 2: Check MySQL service status in XAMPP

    If MySQL is stopped, WordPress cannot connect to the database, causing errors.

  3. Final Answer:

    MySQL service is not running in XAMPP -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Database error = MySQL stopped [OK]
Quick Trick: Start MySQL service to fix database connection errors [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing Apache with MySQL service
  • Ignoring database service status
  • Assuming file issues cause DB errors

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