Quick Answer: How to Install Mysql on Windows?

Installation Using the Windows MSI Installer Package

• To install MySQL Workbench, right-click the MSI file and select the Install item from the pop-up menu, or double-click the file.
• In the Setup Type window you may choose a Complete or Custom installation.
• Unless you choose otherwise, MySQL Workbench is installed in C:\

How do I install MySQL client on Windows?

Installing MySQL Database on Windows

1. Install the MySQL database server only and select Server Machine as the configuration type.
2. Select the option to run MySQL as a service.
3. Launch the MySQL Command-Line Client. To launch the client, enter the following command in a Command Prompt window: mysql -u root -p .

How do I run MySQL on Windows?

To start the mysqld server from the command line, you should start a console window (or “DOS window”) and enter this command: shell> “C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.0\bin\mysqld” The path to mysqld may vary depending on the install location of MySQL on your system.