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Incorrect Format Parameter : How to resolve phpMyAdmin - Error > Incorrect format parameter error?

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Recently I was uploading the database from a live server to local server to made some changes on my website locally. When I tried import the database I got an error like "phpMyAdmin - Error > Incorrect format parameter error". If you are also facing this kind of issue I would suggest change the values of two variable in php.ini file.

upload_max_filesize= 64M
post_max_size= 64M

Why I am facing Incorrect format parameter error issue?

You are facing this issue because the sever could not transfer the file more than 2M by default. So you have to change the values from 2M to 64M on apache server or whatever your want.

How to resolve Incorrect format parameter error

Please follow the step by step process as i have mentioned below.
  1. Go to your XAMPP Server.
  2. Go to APACHE--> Config--> PHP (php.ini). The Notepad will open.
    phpMyAdmin - Error > Incorrect format parameter error
    XAMPP Control Panel Snapshot

  3. Within notepad file, Search for post_max_size and change the value from 2M to 64M (Increase it whatever your want).
  4. Again search for upload_max_filesize and change the value from 2M to 64M.
  5. Now, save the Notepad file.
  6. Restart the APACHE Server and click on Admin button.


You will see the values are now changed. Upload your database file, It's done !!

Hope this will resolve the issue, If you are still facing this issue, Kindly let me know in below comments.