Choose an installation directory. Pro tip: Avoid "Program Files" on Windows to prevent permission issues; C:\xampp74 is a popular choice. Complete the wizard and launch the XAMPP Control Panel. Configuring Your Environment Setting Up PHP Environment Variables

💡 After installing, run the XAMPP shell and type php -v to confirm it’s 7.4. Then set display_errors = On in php.ini for better debugging.

4/5 Best for: Beginners, WordPress (pre-6.0) developers, Laravel 6/7/8 users, legacy project maintainers. Not ideal for: Modern PHP 8.2+ workflows, production environments, or Docker-savvy teams.

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