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the complete, portable server
XAMPP is an integrated server package of Apache, mySQL, PHP and Perl (the AMPP in XAMPP) that all run from a removable drive. Everything is pre-configured and ready to go just by unzipping or installing it.
Download XAMPP 1.8.3 for Windows
80MB download / ~250MB installed Download Details
Download XAMPP Lite 1.8.3 for Windows
50MB download / ~150MB installed Download Details
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Menu Integration: XAMPP isn't in PortableApps.com Format, but it easily integrates with the PortableApps.com Suite by using the XAMPP Launcher 1.6 and installing XAMPP in the root directory of your portable device or the appropriate subdirectory within XAMPP launcher. You can open the zip/7z archive of the portable version with 7-Zip Portable.
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Features
XAMPP ScreenshotXAMPP is a complete web, database and FTP server package for Windows that's ready to go in minutes and completely portable. The full XAMPP package includes:
Apache
MySQL
PHP + PEAR
MiniPerl
OpenSSL
phpMyAdmin
XAMPP Control Panel
Webalizer
Mercury Mail Transport System
FileZilla FTP Server
SQLite
ADODB
Zend Optimizer
XAMPP Security
Tomcat
XAMPP Lite leaves off the additional packages and sticks to Apache, mySQL, phpMyAdmin, SQLite and related packages resulting in an installation that's significantly smaller. There are no upgrade packages for XAMPP Lite like there are for XAMPP, though.
Add-Ons: You can also add in Perl or Tomcat with the XAMPP Add-Ons.
Support
For help getting up and running, visit the XAMPP for Windows page:
Installation without the Installer (Use this for portable use)
Note: Be sure not to run setup_xampp.bat, it is used for local installs
Start, Stop & Test XAMPP
The XAMPP Security Console (Must Read)
XAMPP for Windows FAQ