What is xampp-control.exe file ?

In some case xampp-control.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the xampp-control.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with xampp-control.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

xampp-control.exe descriptions

Xampp-control.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Xampp-control.exe is located in a subfolder of C: or sometimes in a subfolder of the user’s profile folder â€”e.g. C:xampp.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 2,569,216 bytes (35% of all occurrences), 3,367,424 bytes, 3,368,960 bytes, 2,564,096 bytes or 3,374,076 bytes.;There is no description of the program. The xampp-control.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window.;Xampp-control.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;The developer Bitnami provides a support site for assistance, and an uninstaller (Control Panel â‡’ Uninstall a Program â‡’ XAMPP).