How to test the Xampp functionality
After installing Xampp, its proper functionality can be tested. First of all you need to launch Xampp together with Apache and MySQL. Upon launch the words Apache en MySQL will light up green. Next create a new PHP file in the htdocs folder, for example test.php, and include the following line: phpinfo();. Save the file. Open your browser and type localhost/test.php. If everything functions properly an overview with all PHP settings etc will be displayed.