How do I start MySQL on Windows 7?

How do I run MySQL on Windows 7?

Step 1: Install MySQL1Install MySQL products.2Accept the license.3Allow the version check (optional)4At 'Choose a Setup Type' accept the "Developer Default" and click Next.5A number of downloads of required software may be identified. ... 6At 'Installation progress' screen, hit Execute - the MySQL software will be installed.

How do I start MySQL service in Windows?

Windows – Start and Stop Server1Open 'Run' Window by using Win key + R.2Type 'services.msc'3Now search for MySQL service based on the version that is installed.4Click on 'stop', 'start' or 'restart' the service option.

How do I start MySQL 5.7 on Windows 7?

1Extracting the Install Archive.2Creating an Option File.3Selecting a MySQL Server Type.4Initializing the Data Directory.5Starting the Server for the First Time.6Starting MySQL from the Windows Command Line.7Customizing the PATH for MySQL Tools.8Starting MySQL as a Windows Service.

How do I start MySQL for the first time?

ARCHIVED: MySQL first-time setup guide (old)1Log into your MySQL account on mysql.iu.edu . ... 2Start your MySQL server. ... 3Change the root password. ... 4Set privileges for the root user (and other usernames of your choosing) for connections coming from the web servers. ... 5Create additional MySQL users: