Looking for how to resolve the error MySQL shutdown unexpectedly?
Usually, this error occurs due to corrupted files, improper shutdown, port changes, etc.
Database errors always need an immediate fix as it literally stops a website.
So, at Bobcares, we provide immediate fix MySQL errors, as a part of our Server Management Services.
Today, let’s see how our Support Engineers fix this MySQL error.
Why does MySQL shutdown unexpectedly?
This error usually shows up when the customer runs MySQL in a webserver. Corrupted files in the mysql/data folder are the reason for the error.
Similarly, port change, improper shutdown, missing related files, etc can lead to the same error. A similar error message in the XAMPP control panel appears as:
How we fix the error MySQL shutdown unexpectedly?
Our Support Engineers with expertise over a decade fix the database errors for our customers. Let’s now check out how we fix this MySQL error.
1. Irregular files
Initially, our Support Engineers check for corrupted files in the MySQL folder.
For instance, in the XAMPP server, we go to C:\xampp\mysql\data folder.
Then we look for redo log files. This file indicates an unexpected shutdown. So, after a clean shutdown, we delete the redo logs( .ibd or .ibdata files).
Finally, we restart the XAMPP server. Mostly this fixes the error.
2. Configuration changes
Sometimes, the removal of corrupted files cannot resolve the error. In such cases, our Support Engineers execute a force recovery of InnoDB.
For this, we open the MySQL config file. Here we add the code under the mysqld section.
innodb_force_recovery = 1
Similarly, we check the MySQL port number updated in the configuration file. We always choose lower values for InnoDB force recovery as it is relatively safe that only some data on corrupt individual pages will be lost.
Either way, we always take enough backup prior to the configuration changes. This helps to prevent data loss at any cost.
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Conclusion
In short, MySQL shutdown unexpectedly can occur due to server-side errors. The most obvious reasons are missing configuration, corrupted file, port changes, improper shutdown, etc. Today, we saw how our Support Engineers fixed this error.
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1. After doing the same procedures shown above, i still have the same issues, i don’t know what is going on here,
Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
10:10:06 PM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
10:10:06 PM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
10:10:06 PM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
10:10:06 PM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
10:10:06 PM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
10:10:06 PM [mysql] entire log window on the forums
2. about the data files that have to be deleted such as .ibd or .ibdata files, whenever i delete it, and restart the xamp, the files re-write again
Hello Joseph,
Looks like your server requires an extensive check by our MySQL Engineers. We’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
i received same error. can you please help me? im using xampp ver 3.2.2
Sure we can help in fixing the error. We need to check the Xampp settings. We’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
Hey, i got the same error. did the steps above and the error is still there do you mind helping me?
Hello Coen,
Yes, we can help you. We’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
Even I received the same error and done all the steps given above but it is still the same.
Hi there,
We are happy to help you. To contact our support team, please initiate a chat from the icon at right-bottom.
issue not reolved
1. After doing the same procedures shown above, i still have the same issues, i don’t know what is going on here,
Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
10:10:06 PM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
10:10:06 PM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
10:10:06 PM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
10:10:06 PM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
10:10:06 PM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
10:10:06 PM [mysql] entire log window on the forums
2. about the data files that have to be deleted such as .ibd or .ibdata files, whenever i delete it, and restart the xamp, the files re-write again
Hello Prabh,
Looks like we need to have a closer look at your XAMPP server. We’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
ssue not reolved
1. After doing the same procedures shown above, i still have the same issues, i don’t know what is going on here,
Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
09:46:54 [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
09:46:54 [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
09:46:54 [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
09:46:54 [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
09:46:54 [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
09:46:54 [mysql] entire log window on the forums
After doing the same steps shown above, i still have the same issues, i don’t know what is going on here.
12:28:33 PM [mysql] Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
12:28:33 PM [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
12:28:33 PM [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
12:28:33 PM [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
12:28:33 PM [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
12:28:33 PM [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
12:28:33 PM [mysql] entire log window on the forums
Hi Dheeraj,
We need to take a look at your server settings. We’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
hellO,
i need your help
Hello Nkubana,
We’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
Same issues dear , i’m getting the same error again will u help me out
Hi Goutham,
Yes, we can help. We need to take a closer look at your MySQL settings. If you still have errors and need help, we’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
After doing the same steps shown above, i still have the same issues, i don’t know what is going on here.
00:54:15 [mysql] Status change detected: stopped
00:54:15 [mysql] Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
00:54:15 [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
00:54:15 [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
00:54:15 [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
00:54:15 [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
00:54:15 [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
00:54:15 [mysql] entire log window on the forums
Hello Pawan,
To debug the problem, we have to check your server settings. If you still have errors and need help, we’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
14:26:33 [mysql] Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
14:26:33 [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
14:26:33 [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
14:26:34 [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
14:26:34 [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
14:26:34 [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
14:26:34 [mysql] entire log window on the forums
Hi there,
Do you still get MySQL error messages? We need to take a look at your server settings. If you still find problems, we’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
I did not understand the second step, like where to find sql config file?
Hi Aditya,
The Mysql configuration will be normally at “/etc/my.cnf” or “/etc/mysql/my.cnf” for linux servers. If you still find problems, we’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
how to fix this error
Hi there,
Do you still get MySQL error messages? We need to take a look at your server settings to find the exact reason for the error. If you still find problems, we’ll be happy to talk to you on chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
02:03:34 [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
02:03:34 [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
02:03:34 [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
02:03:34 [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
02:03:34 [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
02:03:34 [mysql] entire log window on the forums
We need to check your server settings to debug the issue. If you continue to encounter problems and require assistance, please contact us via chat (click on the icon at right-bottom).
I am still having the same issue can you help?
Error: MySQL shutdown unexpectedly.
9:19:50 am [mysql] This may be due to a blocked port, missing dependencies,
9:19:50 am [mysql] improper privileges, a crash, or a shutdown by another method.
9:19:50 am [mysql] Press the Logs button to view error logs and check
9:19:50 am [mysql] the Windows Event Viewer for more clues
9:19:50 am [mysql] If you need more help, copy and post this
9:19:50 am [mysql] entire log window on the forums
Hi Maheen Fatima,
Please contact our support through live chat(click on the icon at right-bottom).