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>Hi, I am learning php and mysql and trying to set up my pc as my
>server on win xp professional. I downloaded mysql 5.0 and unpacked it
>only to find there was no winmysqladmin.exe, (seems winmysqladmin.exe
>was wiped out with version 4.1?) so I searched and found someone who
>had the appropriate files and downloaded them as well. The problem I
>am having now is that when I click on winmysqladmin.exe, instead of
>the window to set up my server as admin, I get the stoplight in my
>tray with a red light. If I try using mysqladmin.exe, the dos screen
>flashes by and disappears with no stoplight at all. Am I going about
>this wrong? Everything I have been reading, nothing mentions if this
>happens what I should do next.
>
>I am currently working on my design page and writing my first php
>scripts, but I have to get the db working to go on.
>
>Any help or point in the right direction would be well appreciated!
Not sure about your set up, but it sounds as though the MySQL service is
not running (hence the red light).
To open Services, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click
Administrative Tools, and then double-click Services.
I set PHP/MySQL up the easy way, using WAMP.
http://www.wampserver.com
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Pete Clark
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