Installing MySQL/Configuring server

[sjn2009]

I've been following a guide to compile ArcEmu but I get stuck when installing MySQL. I can successfully install MySQL but than when I continue on to configure the server with "MySQL Server Instance Config Wizard" I get an error.

It occurs after setting up a new root password and pressing execute. It stops at "Start Service" and puts an x next to it. Here's a screenshot of the error message:
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I tried uninstalling MySQL and the applications Data folder (C:documents) and reinstalling but that didn't I still get the same error.

Any help would be appreciated.

[1ns0mnia]

mine did this a few times, just re-run the config wizard or re-install mysql.

if you re-install then amke sure you delete the program file folder, somtimes the uninstall doesnt and then you get an error when you install it again.

[Intu]

Um, I am not even sure if there is a cure for this, its easier to just get a dedicated and use that, it will never fail on a server.

[sjn2009]

mine did this a few times, just re-run the config wizard or re-install mysql.

if you re-install then amke sure you delete the program file folder, somtimes the uninstall doesnt and then you get an error when you install it again.

I've done this a few times now but I'm still getting the same error's.

Um, I am not even sure if there is a cure for this, its easier to just get a dedicated and use that, it will never fail on a server.

I don't really want to buy a server yet, I wanted to play around with compiling my own first and once I've got the hang of it all I'd get one.

[olddirtydog]

Hi sjn2009.. Easy to get around this, but you have to go into your registry.

Make sure you first uninstall Mysql, and delete any folders left behind from the program.

The go to START > RUN > and type REGEDIT in the RUN command

1) you are looking for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

2) open the little '+' symbol on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and look for '+' SYSTEM

3) open '+' SYSTEM and then look for '+' Current Control Set

4) open '+' Current Control Set and look for '+' Services

5) open '+' Services and scroll down that tree list and DELETE any folders that say MYSQL, MYSQL4, MYSQL5, MYSQL51, or MYSQL501

6) by doing this you are taking the newly formed 'mysql' service from windows , so when you reboot and reinstall mysql, the OS will have no memory of a previous botched install.

I hope this helps

[sjn2009]

Hi sjn2009.. Easy to get around this, but you have to go into your registry.

Make sure you first uninstall Mysql, and delete any folders left behind from the program.

The go to START > RUN > and type REGEDIT in the RUN command

1) you are looking for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

2) open the little '+' symbol on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and look for '+' SYSTEM

3) open '+' SYSTEM and then look for '+' Current Control Set

4) open '+' Current Control Set and look for '+' Services

5) open '+' Services and scroll down that tree list and DELETE any folders that say MYSQL, MYSQL4, MYSQL5, MYSQL51, or MYSQL501

6) by doing this you are taking the newly formed 'mysql' service from windows , so when you reboot and reinstall mysql, the OS will have no memory of a previous botched install.

I hope this helps

I followed all these steps to the T but I still get the same error. I even took advice I found on another mysql forum and restarted my computer after installing MySQL.
I'm becoming a sad panda.