#2002 - The server is not responding (or the local MySQL server's socket is not correctly configured) [duplicate]

Question

I am currently getting this error on xampp(1.7.4). I was working on php and then i just restarted my computer and then when i open phpmyadmin, It shows me this error. Don't know what happen. what i have to do now? I have search a lot & reinstall the xampp 1.7.4 .but nothing helps?

It says, Error

MySQL said: Documentation

2002 - The server is not responding (or the local MySQL server's socket is not correctly configured)

Connection for controluser as defined in your configuration failed.

Answer 1

Try cleaning your browser cookies and see it helps to resolve this issue, before even trying any configuration changes..