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MySQL Installation Steps for Windows

The document provides steps to install MySQL on Windows, including checking and installing prerequisites like .NET Framework and Visual C++, downloading the MySQL installer file, and running the installer to complete the MySQL installation process.

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MySQL Installation Steps for Windows

The document provides steps to install MySQL on Windows, including checking and installing prerequisites like .NET Framework and Visual C++, downloading the MySQL installer file, and running the installer to complete the MySQL installation process.

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MySQL Installation Guide (Windows)

MYSQL Installation Walkthrough

1) Checking the pre-requirements


a) .net framework
b) Visual C++

2) Installing the pre-requirements


a) Visual C++
b) .net framework

3) Downloading MySQL

4) Installing MySQL

Note:​ In case you face any issues during the installation process, try to clear the cache and the
downloaded file, restart the system and resume the process.
Checking the pre-requirements

Open the control panel -> Installed programs to check whether the pre-requirements are
installed.

We can see that the neither of the .net framework or Visual C++ (2015 or above) are installed.
Installing the pre-requirements

1) Visual C++

Open this ​link​.

Scroll down to
Click on the link. Your download will start.

After the setup is complete, you’ll receive the following prompt.


You’ll be required to​ restart ​the system to use the Visual C++.
2) .net framework

Click on the ​link​.

You will land on

Click ​on the download .NET Framework icon.


Run​ the downloaded file.

Finish the installation process.


Downloading MySQL

Click on the ​link​.

You’ll land on

Click​ on the Downloads tab.


Scroll down​ to

Click​ on the Community(GPL) Downloads.

You’ll land on
Scroll down​ to

Click​ on MySQL on Windows (Installer & Tools)


You’ll land on
Click​ on MySQL Installer

Scroll down​ to
Click​ on download the 273.4 MB file.

You’ll be redirected to

Scroll down​ to
Click​ on No thanks, just start my download.

You will see the .msi file being downloaded.


Installing MySQL

Once the download is complete,

Run​ the .msi file


You’ll see the following window.
After agreeing with the license agreement

Choose the ​Developer default ​and click next.


Click​ on next.

The installer will install the above-mentioned programs.


Once all the products are installed,
Click​ on next.

Click ​on next and create your password.


Once you create the password, ​click​ on next.

Click​ on next
Click​ on Execute

Click​ on finish
Click​ on next.

Click ​on finish


Click​ on next

Enter the password​ and check the connection.​ Click ​on next
Click​ on Execute

Once the configuration is complete, ​click​ on finish.


Click ​on next

Click​ on finish
MySQL Workbench would be launched.
Click​ on the user

Enter the password


You can now start writing queries in SQL.

Have a great time during the program!!

Common questions

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The document guides users to complete the setup by clicking next through the final steps, executing the configuration, entering the password, and ultimately beginning work in MySQL Workbench .

The primary pre-requisites required before installing MySQL on a Windows system are the .net framework and Visual C++ (2015 or above).

To verify the pre-requisites, open the control panel and navigate to installed programs to check if the .net framework and Visual C++ (2015 or above) are installed .

After downloading the MySQL package, run the .msi file, agree to the license agreement, choose the Developer default, and follow the installation steps to create a password and configure the setup .

Restarting the system after installing Visual C++ is crucial as it ensures all program changes are registered, and new configurations take effect for proper MySQL installation .

To obtain the Visual C++ pre-requisite, one needs to visit the link provided for downloading Visual C++. After downloading, complete the setup and restart the system .

To download the MySQL Installer, go to the MySQL website, click on the Downloads tab, select Community(GPL) Downloads, proceed to MySQL on Windows (Installer & Tools), and download the 273.4 MB file .

The document suggests choosing the 'Developer default' setup during installation. This option might be recommended because it installs all necessary programs required for a development environment .

If issues arise during the MySQL installation, it is recommended to clear the cache and the downloaded file, restart the system, and resume the process .

After installation, enter the password, check the connection, execute the configuration, and finish the setup to launch MySQL Workbench where queries can be started .

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