Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
ERROR 12:19:12 PM [mysql] Attempting to start MySQL app... 12:19:12 PM [mysql] Status change detected: running 12:19:13 PM [mysql] Status change detected: stopped 12:19:13 PM [mysql] Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly. 12:19:13 PM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies, 12:19:13 PM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method 12:19:13 PM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check 12:19:13 PM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues 12:19:13 PM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this 12:19:13 PM [mysql] entire log window on the forums
Solution:
exit Xampp server
go to your C:\xampp\mysql\data directory
delete the ibdata1 file
restart xampp server
