Run the XAMPP Control Panel, stop and start Apache. Check phpinfo() to confirm the swap.
For PHP 7.4 to run smoothly, you may need to adjust php.ini (found via the button in the Control Panel): Xampp With Php 7.4 -
Using XAMPP with PHP 7.4 comes with significant risks that must be acknowledged. Run the XAMPP Control Panel, stop and start Apache
: Run the installer and select the necessary components (Apache, MySQL, PHP, and phpMyAdmin). : Open the XAMPP Control Panel next to Apache and MySQL. : Navigate to Run the XAMPP Control Panel