Firewall prevents Xammp for windows to run on local server

XAMPP Firewall Resolution

1. Click on the Windows Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Then click on Windows Firewall.
3. In the Control Panel menu, click on "Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall."
4. Check the box for "Allow another program" in the Change Settings window.
5. Browse and select the XAMPP control panel executable file, then click "Add."
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

The Antivirus Software is Blocking the Opening of the Application from the USB Stick

In this instance, my computer's antivirus is Symantec Endpoint Protection. Here's the solution:

1. Locate the Symantec icon on the right side of your computer's taskbar and double-click it.
2. Log in to the administrator account to access Symantec.
3. Click on "Change Settings."
4. Navigate to "Client Management" and select "Configure Settings."
5. In the "General" tab, deselect the option for "Enable Application and Device Control."
6. Click "OK" to confirm the changes. Now, try opening the application from your USB drive.

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