How do I start a MySQL server on Windows?
Solution 1:
Make sure the mysqld.exe
is ticked under the Startup
tab when you go to run and type msconfig
. Also, same goes for Services
, look for the MySQL services there, right click > properties and make sure the startup types are selected as automatic.
Solution 2:
If you installed MySQL using the MSI installer, it should be set up as a service.
You can open the service in two ways
METHOD #1: Access the Installed Service
- Open up the Services icon in the Control Panel
- Scroll alphabetically to the MySQL service
- Right click the service
- Click Start Service
METHOD #2: Command Line Execution
- Open DOS Window
- From the C: Prompt, run this:
net start mysql
or 'net start mysql57'. The right name may vary on your system
If you get this error
C:\Windows\system32>net start mysql
System error 5 has occurred.
Access is denied.
C:\Windows\system32>
then you didn't run the DOS Window as Administrator. Try again as administrator. You should see:
C:\Windows\system32>net start mysql
The MySQL service is starting..
The MySQL service was started successfully.
C:\Windows\system32>