Mysql 5.1 – Windows 7 64 Bit Installation problem

First of all download Mysql-Server for 64bit Windows 7.

Then for the normal installation directory choose a : C:/MySQL (Dont put the mysql under the Program Files directory)

After that finish installation till the last screen show up. At the last screen uncheck the “Configure The MySQL Server now”. Open MySql Server Instance config wizard. Then follow these steps:

  • select standart configuration
  • create a password
  • check the remote access
  • try to execute

In this step if you got “Access denied for user ‘root’ @ ‘localhost’ (using password: NO)” error message then follow these steps:

  • reopen MySql Server Instance config wizard
  • select reconfigure instance
  • choose standard configuration
  • until the password wizard go next.

password part is important :

current password : leave blank.

new password : your new password

confirm : your new password again.