Another great way is to use xampp,

http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

Dave
On Apr 27, 2006, at 10:20 AM, Pete wrote:

> In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, arlenejakka 
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> writes
> >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
>
> --
> Pete Clark
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