Hi, On Thu, 2002-03-21 at 01:03, Leecher wrote: > I installed mysql-3.23.49-win on Windows 2000 to drive D: (the installer > lets one choose the location). After reading the docs, I can see that I need > to start the daemon like this: > mysqld --basedir d:\mysql > However, when I do it I get this: > D:\mysql\bin>mysqld --basedir d:\mysql > Can't start server: Bind on TCP/IP port: No error > 020318 14:54:30 Do you already have another mysqld server running on port: > 3306 ? > Netstat -a reveals that nothing is using port 3306. The port is free. There > is no local firewall on the computer blocking the port either.
Did you log on as Administrator? And... On Windows 2000, you should install mysqld as a service (see manual). Regards, Arjen. -- Get MySQL Training Worldwide, http://www.mysql.com/training/ __ ___ ___ ____ __ / |/ /_ __/ __/ __ \/ / Mr. Arjen G. Lentz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> / /|_/ / // /\ \/ /_/ / /__ MySQL AB, Technical Writer, Trainer /_/ /_/\_, /___/\___\_\___/ Brisbane, QLD Australia <___/ www.mysql.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
