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Instructions: Downloading and Installing XAMPP on Windows
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1. Visit the official XAMPP website:
   https://www.apachefriends.org

2. Download XAMPP:
   - Choose the version compatible with your Windows OS.
   - Click the download link to start the download.

3. Run the installer:
   - Locate the downloaded file and double-click to run.
   - If prompted, grant permission to run the file.

4. Select components:
   - Choose components to install (default is recommended).
   - Click "Next" to proceed.

5. Choose installation folder:
   - Select the installation directory or keep the default.
   - Click "Next" to continue.

6. Start the installation:
   - Review the summary screen.
   - Click "Next" to start the installation.

7. Wait for the installation to complete.

8. Launch the XAMPP Control Panel:
   - Ensure the checkbox is selected.
   - Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Congratulations! XAMPP is now installed on your Windows computer.

9. For easy acess:
   - Copy start_xampp.bat and paste it in desktop
   - Double click it to run (run as Administrator)

Now you can easily access and manage your XAMPP installation by launching it through the start_xampp.bat file on your desktop.

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