how do i start Mysql after install?

[gingel]

i'v installed the Mysql 4.1.16 using an installer.
how to i activate the server?

[AbyssUnderground]

Perhaps reading the documentation would help?

Depending on your version of windows depends on the file you choose. I use winmysqladmin.exe on my version of MySQL (4.0.24). You may not have this file.

If you dont then use the one in the www.TRUSTAbyss.com tutorial.
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[gingel]

i'm using XP

[p3]

Try starting winmysqladmin, located in the bin folder of MySQL.

[gingel]

don't have this file

[gingel]

i'v done every thing in the tutorial but nothing seems to work.
when i try to load phpmyadmin i get this error:

#1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)

[AbyssUnderground]

Search the forum for problems the same as this. There will be many posts that have fixes to this problem in it.

You should use search before posting any new topics. 99% of problems have been asked already.
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[Tom Chapman]

If you have msn give me your address and I'll kindly walk you through see as though I encountered this problem long ago and surpassed it,

Kindest regards, Tom.

[Computer-Pro]

ok.

First: Take a moment to make Command Prompt shortcuts now will save loads of time later:

1. Open Windows Explorer (Start | Run, explorer, ENTER).
2. In the Address Bar, type in %UserProfile% and hit the ENTER key. If the Address Bar isn't visible, in Windows Explorer's menu: View | Toolbars | Address Bar.
3. Navigate to the Start Menu\Programs\Accessories directory.
4. Open another Windows Explorer window.
5. Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu directory.
6. Create a new directory (File | New | Folder). That makes a new folder called, "New Folder" (imagine that!) which is now ready for you to type in a new name for. So, type in Databases and hit ENTER.
7. Now hit ENTER again to get into that folder.
8. Flip back to the "Accessories" Windows Explorer window
9. Select the Command Prompt file.
10. Hit CTRL-C
11. Now come back to the "Databases" folder window and hit CTRL-V. That should have pasted a copy of the Command Prompt shortcut in your new directory.
12. Select the Command Prompt file.
13. What you do here depends on whether you're installing 4.0 and/or 4.1.
* MySQL 4.0.x:
Use the follow these steps verbatim.
* MySQL 4.1.x:
Use these steps, but change 40 to 41.
* Both MySQL 4.0.x and 4.1.x:
Do the steps for 40, make a copy of MySQL 40 Prompt and then follow steps I and II, but change 40 to 41.
1. Hit the F2 key and rename the shortcut MySQL 40 Prompt then hit ENTER.
2. Open it's properties via File | Properties and go to the "Shortcut" tab, then the "Start In" box and type the following in, including the quotes: "c:\program files\mysql40\bin"
3. Go to the "Options" tab and check the "QuickEdit mode" and "Insert mode" boxes.
4. Go to the "Layout" tab and go to the "Height" box in the "Screen buffer size" section and put in a larger number, like 2000.
5. Click OK

NEXT: we need to "install" the appropriate MySQL services.

* MySQL 4.0: Open the MySQL 40 Shortcut, pick one of the following and type its command into the Command Prompt:
1. NT/2000/XP. Transactions. Named pipes.
mysqld-max-nt --install mysql40

* MySQL 4.1: Open the MySQL 41 Shortcut, pick one of the following and type its command into the Command Prompt:
1. NT/2000/XP. Transactions. Named pipes.
mysqld-max-nt --install mysql41

Hope that helps!
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[silentcoast]

Hey my msn is pooloholic2000@hotmail.com wise one do you think you could help me out? If so it would be very apprecieated!

[Tom Chapman]

Done I'm In Brisbane Australia and I'm tired :P GMT+10 So if your on at about 6 -7 AM tomorrow I'll be gald to give my best shot, beam me up scotty lol... :D