While downloading XAMPP 7.4 is a necessary evil for legacy support, it should be treated as a temporary measure. If you are building a new application, always use the latest PHP 8.x version available on the main XAMPP download page to ensure security, speed, and feature support.
Once you've downloaded the XAMPP package with PHP 7.4, follow these steps: xampp old version php 7.4 download
VC Runtime ErrorsOn Windows, older versions of XAMPP may require specific Visual C++ Redistributable packages. If you get a "dll missing" error, download the "Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015-2019" from the official Microsoft website. Conclusion While downloading XAMPP 7