This is a thread on how to make a wow patch 2.3.x server.
First of all Go here : http://filehippo.com/download_mysql/
Once you have done that download the file.
heres how to successfully install Mysql :
First of all open up the downloaded file and select typical installation and clikc next. After you have done this Choose your install location, then click next untill it gets to this.
Once you get to this Press finish and make sure you have the box ticked.
You will see a new screen open follow instructions
Choose standard configuration and click next.
When it gets to this you tick "install as windows service" and Launch mysql auto.
After its done that you will see this window. you choose your Username and password for mysql i use the usual default Root and Root as it is easiest to remember.
Once thats done you execte your MySQL and if it all was done properly it will look like that. if you have problems with Start service, then it is most likely your firewall blocking it.