title: MySQL Database won't start XAMPP
body: <p>I have updated my XAMPP version to 1.8.2. Now I have the problem that the MySQL Database-server won't start. </p>
  
  <p>If I try to start the Apache Web Server (in 'Application manager'), it says "starting..." and after a few seconds it says "Running". When I do the same thing with the MySQL Database, it says "starting..." for a few seconds and then it says "Stopped".</p>
  
  <p>When I look at the config file (my.cnf), I see this:</p>
  
  <pre><code># The following options will be passed to all MySQL clients
  [client]
  #password           = your_password
  port        = 3306
  socket      = /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/var/mysql/mysql.sock
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I think the problem is in the socket. mysql.sock does not exist in that directory and not even in the whole XAMPP-directory. </p>
  
  <p>Does anyone know how to fix this?</p>
  
  <p>PS: I have PHP 5.4 installed on OS X.</p>