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Hi guys
This isn't really a coding question, but here goes anyway.
I recently installed MySQL+php+drupal on my laptop for some learning&testing. The problem is, I can't recall what I used for the root password for the MySQL setup... I tried deleting MySQL along with any leftover folders and reinstalling, but that doesn't seem to work. I also followed the method for resetting database password on the MySQL forums but it doesn't seem to work for some reason.
The simplest way should be just deleting the whole thing and reinstalling from scratch right? Can anyone tell a foolproof way of doing that?
I'm running 32bit win vista.
thanks!
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MySQL question
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shrdlu
, Jan 18 2011 11:03 PM
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davidatfuzzylime
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Posted 19 January 2011 - 04:41 AM
Sounds like the root password is still floating around in a settings file. Try reinstalling it, then following these instructions:
http://dev.mysql.com...ermissions.html
http://dev.mysql.com...ermissions.html
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Posted 19 January 2011 - 09:34 AM
The default installation of MySQL allows connections only from localhost (it did when I installed it). So, there really is no need for a complex password on your personal development server. Just use your name or something. Outsiders cannot connect.
You could also try a package like XAMPP that will install Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin, and other stuff. It's got everything you need. I've never used it, but people recommend it highly on webmaster forums.
You could also try a package like XAMPP that will install Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl, phpMyAdmin, and other stuff. It's got everything you need. I've never used it, but people recommend it highly on webmaster forums.
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Posted 22 January 2011 - 04:42 AM
Thanks guys! Another uninstall with revo uninstaller solved the issue.
Thanks about the xampp recommendation! I'll definitely look into it.
Thanks about the xampp recommendation! I'll definitely look into it.
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