Drop database manually
Sometimes xamp dont allow us to drop database using "drop database databasename" command. So to drop database manually follow the below steps 1) Go to your localhost/phpmyadmin. 2) Click on database you want to drop (all your database will be on left hand side bar). 3) On the top most bar you will see operations tabs, click on it. 4) Now you will see probably in 4th section "Remove Database". 5) Click on "Drop the database". 6) A window will be popped up asking "You are about to DESTROY a complete database! Do you really want to : DROP DATABASE databasename". 7) Click on OK. 8) It will take few moments depending on the size of your database. 9) TA DA you have dropped your database successfully.