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Wrong permissions when uploading file on WordPress

Issue When uploading an image via WordPress media library, the original image File Permissions on Windows seems to remove them entirely. All the other generated image sizes are viewable but the origin...
MAMP PRO will not install/ start

The following error message is displayed: Try cleaning existing templates. Please go to folder: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Appsolute\MAMPPRO\templates\ You should instead of [username]
How do I register MAMP PRO for Windows?

You can register MAMP PRO through the Menu. Press Help > Register to input your key. If you want to re register MAMP PRO you can input a new key over the existing registered key. In some versions o...
MAMP PRO is saying that port I want to use for Apache, MySQL is being used

MAMP PRO may not be able to run on the web server, database or other port you want to start a service on. You may see an error message indicating that the port is in use. MAMP PRO will automatically s...
How do I display the menu in MAMP PRO for Windows?

On some versions of Windows you need to press the Alt button to make the menu appear.
Are the updates of MAMP PRO (Windows) free of charge?

Yes, all updates in the current major version (5.x) are free of charge. To update MAMP PRO from e.g. 5.0.1 to 5.1 just use the serial number you already have. Licenses are good forever, they are not o...
MySQL will not start

Check your MySQL error log and see if there are any errors. You can access your MySQL error log from the MySQL tab. The most common problem with MySQL Server not starting is another mysql service ru...
My Apache will not start

Check you Apache log files and see if there are any error messages. All log files are stored in this folder: C:\MAMP\logs\

My Cloud functions will not work

We have information here on using cloud functions in MAMP PRO https://documentation.mamp.info/en/MAMP-PRO-Windows/Settings/Cloud/

Where are the database files located in MAMP PRO for Windows?

Your database files are located in C:\Users\Public\Documents\appsolute\MAMPPRO\db.

Where are the httpd.conf, php.ini and other configuration files located?

These files are located in C:\Users\Public\Documents\appsolute\MAMPPRO\conf. MAMP PRO will write over these files at each server start, thus, they cannot be edited directly. All configurations to yo...
Why is the MAMP PRO for Windows default installation directory C:/MAMP PRO?

By default UAC (User Account Control) makes it problematic working with Programs Files directory. You can install and in Program Files but some of the AMP components will not work properly.

Which PHP modules are included?

You can see what PHP modules are included by clicking on the 'i' button on the Hosts tab next the label "PHP Version:". This will open up your browser to a web page with php information, including w...
Are the amount of virtual hosts aliases limited?

No, with MAMP PRO for Windows you can use as many hosts and aliases as you like.

What is MAMP PRO for Windows?

MAMP PRO for Windows is the commercial, professional grade version of the local server environment MAMP for Windows. Designed for professional web developers and programmers, MAMP PRO for Windows al...
Resolve reinstalling setup after manual removal of MAMP & MAMP PRO

If you have at one time or another mistakenly deleted a MAMP or MAMP PRO directory or uninstalled a MAMP & MAMP PRO incorrectly, you are now left with entries in the Add/Remove Programs list for p...