Where is the database which is created in localhost server stored in computer/pc/local directory in xampp?

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I have created several databases in xampp server, now my xampp is not working. I want to back up those databases. I have not yet unistalled the xampp but i want to uninstall it for reinstalling. I need to know where the databases are stored in my pc drive.

Possible duplicate of [What is the exact location of MySQL database tables in XAMPP folder?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9652949/what-is-the-exact-location-of-mysql-database-tables-in-xampp-folder) — GolezTrol, Sep 21 '17 at 05:24
Possible duplicate of [where does MySQL store database files?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2091350/where-does-mysql-store-database-files) — JJJ, Sep 21 '17 at 05:24

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Sep 21 '17 at 05:26

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Your database is in this directory C:\xampp\mysql\data

answered Sep 21 '17 at 05:26

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score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 21 '17 at 05:32

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Use this command in mySQL:

mysql> select @@datadir;

answered Sep 21 '17 at 05:32

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Where is the database which is created in localhost server stored in computer/pc/local directory in xampp?

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