not sure, but it may be worth trying the following
run the script:
mysql_install_db --user=root
In the installation dir
this should change ownership and make mysql recognise the data dir.
good luck
Ade
Foo Ji-Haw wrote:
Hi all,
My Windows-based database server crashed (no fault of MySQL. probably
OS or hardware), and I managed to copy out the data files. I am using
version 5.0 of the Essentials package.
I tried to install a similar setup on another server, then copy the
data\ folder over. The MySQL service starts, but I am not able to
login, even as root.
Is there anyone who can advise me on the recovery steps?
Appreciate your feedback!
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