How to automatically start Apache and MySQL using XAMPP in Windows?

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Hello, I want to install a Laravel script on my client’s computer. The client uses a windows computer, so I decided to use XAMPP. Everything is working perfectly, but the client is too lazy to start Apache and MySQL every time he opens the computer. So I am looking for a solution where, when the customer starts his computer, the XAMPP will auto-start, and Apache and MySQL will start automatically.

Is there a way I can make it auto-start Apache and MySQL?

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Start the control panel using “Run as administrator”, and then you will see some cross buttons next to Apache and MySQL. From there, you install Apache and MySQL as a service that automatically starts when the computer restarts.

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Apache

  1. Run cmd as administrator
  2. Go to the Apache bin directory, for example, C:\xampp\apache\bin
  3. Run: httpd.exe -k install
  4. Restart the computer, or run the service manually (from services.msc)

MySQL

  1. Run cmd as administrator
  2. Go to the MySQL bin directory, for example, C:\xampp\mysql\bin
  3. Run: mysqld.exe --install
  4. Restart the computer, or run the service manually

Make sure the services are stopped in XAMPP before doing the above items.

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AutoRun XAMPP

  1. Open RUN → Search or Use: window + R
  2. Copy, Paste and Run : Shell:common startup
  3. A Folder will open
  4. Create the Shortcut of XAMPP, then copy it to that folder
  5. Restart the Computer

AutoRun Apache & Mysql

  1. Open XAMPP [Run as administrator]
  2. Click on the Config button (upper right)
  3. Check Apache and MySql under Autostart of Modules
  4. Save

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