#2003 - Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061)

Question

I am using xampp version 2.5.8 on windows 7. I am getting error when I try to access phpmyadmin ( http://localhost/phpmyadmin/).

#2003 - Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) 
Connection for controluser as defined in your configuration failed.

I am new to xampp. Somebody please help.

Solution

i have faced same problem.. open config.inc.php in phpmyadmin folder

change

$cfg['Servers'][$i]['extension']='mysqli'; 

to

$cfg['Servers'][$i]['extension']='mysql';