Version 3.2.1 - Xampp

# Navigate to Apache directory
cd C:\xampp\apache\conf
The control panel interface itself received notable improvements in version 3.2.1 over earlier versions (like 3.2.0). Here’s what changed:
php -v
XAMPP is a free, open-source cross-platform web server solution stack package developed by Apache Friends. It simplifies installation of Apache, MariaDB/MySQL, PHP, and Perl. This paper addresses confusion around XAMPP version numbers, explains the actual stack components for modern and legacy releases (including the era of Control Panel version 3.2.1), and provides practical guidance for installation, security configuration, virtual hosting, database management, and troubleshooting. xampp version 3.2.1

Go to the Apache Friends archive: sourceforge.net/projects/xampp/files/XAMPP%20Windows/
Select a version between 7.2.30 and 7.3.12. For example:

xampp-windows-x64-7.3.11-0-VC15-installer.exe # Navigate to Apache directory cd C:\xampp\apache\conf The
This happens if Windows Firewall or antivirus (Avast, McAfee) blocks Apache.

Fix: Go to Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app > Add C:\xampp\apache\bin\httpd.exe and C:\xampp\mysql\bin\mysqld.exe for private networks. Go to the Apache Friends archive:  sourceforge