: Obtain the installer (e.g., xampp-windows-x64-8.2.12-0-VS16-installer.exe ) from the official Apache Friends website .
: Legitimate xampp-control.exe files are usually found in the C:\xampp directory. If you find a file with this name in C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 , it may be malware camouflaging itself. xamp.exe
: Double-click the .exe and follow the setup wizard. It is recommended to install to the default C:\xampp folder to avoid Windows User Account Control (UAC) permission issues. : Obtain the installer (e