MySQL Database cannot start on XAMPP for Mac

Question

All of a sudden I am encountering this problem on my mac. I cant start my MySQL Database. I can only start my ProFTPD and Apache Web Server.

This is the application log:

Answer 1

#1. Open XAMPP Installation Directory
#2. Open "etc" Folder
#3. Find "my.cnf" file and open it in any text editor
#4. Change Port from 3306 to 3307 (if you have installed skype or other apps)
#5. Add "innodb_force_recovery=1" under "myisam_sort_buffer_size=8M"
#6. Save "my.cnf" file
#7. Restart Mysql Server By Your Terminal by command:
"sudo /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/bin/mysql.server start" 

You Get A message "Starting MySQL SUCCESS! "