Hi, On Windows the MySQL configuration file is C:\windows\my.ini It must contain basedir=E:\Program Files\mysql and datadir=E:\Program Files\mysql\data Maybe the installer do not replace an existing file you have on your system.
Patrick rapideye.geo a �crit : > > Hi Patrick, > I finally took the plung and downloaded the latest V3 Alpha release. > It looks impressive! > > I also downloaded and ran the MySQL installer you posted and can't > get it to run correctly. I've ran the full blown MySQL on this Win2K > configuration previously so I know it will work if properly > configured. I've had to re-image this machine a couple of months ago > so there are no reminants of the previous MySQL on here anywhere. > > Here is the setup: > Win2K SP4 with Dual boot option to WinNT 4.0 > WinNT is on C partition > Win2K is on E partition > Data is on D partition > > CdC is installed on D partition > > When I ran your MySQL installer, the default install location was > drive C. My WinNT partition has to stay clean of this stuff, so I > changed the install to E:\Program Files\mysql > > I tried to create database as you instructed on the Version 3 alpha > 0.0.7 information page, but CdC gives me Error 10061 "Can't connect > to MySQL server on localhost" > > So I opened a DOS window and tried to manually start MySQL using the > batch file and I get the error "Can't find > messagefile 'c:\mysql\share\english\errmsg.sys'" then "Aborting" > > In Win2K I can see the service as available (automatic, but not > started) but when I try and start the service, it gives me Error > 1067 "The process terminated unexpectedly" > > I poked around the hard drive and in the registry for MySQL > configuration parameters, but can't find anything that doesn't > already point to the correct "E:\program files" directory. > > Looks like MySQL is hard configured for only a "C" drive install for > Windows. Like I stated before, I have to keep that partition clean, > so do you have any suggestions? > > Thanks again for this awesome ap! > > <RE> > > > > > > > To Post a message, send it to: [email protected] > > To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/EA3HyD/3MnJAA/79vVAA/1.XolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To Post a message, send it to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/skychart-discussion/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
