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How to access htdocs folder when xampp can't open in mac Big Sur?

I just found that I couldn't open Xampp after upgrading to Big Sur. My question is: How do I access htdocs folder? I'm afraid that it will override the htdocs folder if I install the latest version of Xampp.

Solution

  • did you check the hide folder named ".bitname" in your profile root folder? If not, try to find the "xampp" folder inside ".bitname/machines" and copy it to another folder to backup current xampp data.

    After isntall/reinstall xampp just put the folder back to the same place ".bitname/machines".

    Steps:

    • Open Finder and make hidden files visible (cmd + shift + .)
    • Go to folder /Users/USERNAME/.bitnami/stackman/machines and backup/copy complete xampp folder to a safe place
    • Delete everything in folder /Users/USERNAME/.bitnami/stackman
    • Download from https://sourceforge.net/projects/xamp...
    • Install newest version of XAMPP
    • Run XAMPP once for all folders to be created
    • Quit XAMPP
    • Rename new folder /Users/USERNAME/.bitnami/stackman/machines/xampp to /Users/USERNAME/.bitnami/stackman/machines/xampp_original
    • Copy saved folder xampp to /Users/USERNAME/.bitnami/stackman/machines
    • Run XAMPP

    PS: If you have another MAC maybe is a good idea to test it before using a simulated xampp instalation!