Forum :: Lounge :: MySQL - Keeps asking for Old Root Password?

So I've done some research, and for an hour, I have uninstalled and reinstalled mysql over and over. I even went to the registry files and deleted traces of mysql after uninstallation. I've even searched for a "my.ini" file and I can't find it, so I assume its gone.

Yet, whenever I start the MySQL wizard, it always asks for an "Old Root Password". Any suggestions?

MySQL Version: 5.1.49

Using: Windows 7

Try un-checking 'modify security settings' then clicking next, if it works you can always set a password afterward.

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Ok. I guess thats out of the way. But now I get an error saying this:

"Could not start the service MySQL"

I've uninstalled countless times. but I may be overlooking. Any places I should look? Remember, I'm using Windows 7, so my C drive has different folder names.

Try searching your program files for the MySQL installation folder, in there find 'mysqld.exe' in the bin folder and run it as administrator. It should load as a background process but if it doesn't, you may need to un-install/re-install it more efficiently.

Also check C:\ and C:\Windows\

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Web developer, currently looking for graphic artists / designers.

Nothing could be found. And there isn't anything in c:/windows. There has to be a file in my computer that has this saved information. Anything else you could suggest?

Look in your users AppDaa folder (usually hidden) and try scanning though your registry settings (open regedit and use the search feature)

Edit: it could also be because you already have an older previous installation of MySQL from which you may or may not of known about. Open your computer services (Windows key + R, services.msc, enter) and search through from any MySQL services, if you find it make sure its started as it may of been disabled in the past.

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Web developer, currently looking for graphic artists / designers.

A way to change your root password is do this step by step:

Step 1:

Open Command Prompt; Start->Run->Type cmd

Step 2:

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Type into the command prompt:  cd C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.5\bin        |

*Change the directory if its different than mine, and your version------------------------------------^

Step 3:

Press enter and it should say:   C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.5\bin_

Now type:  mysqladmin -uroot password newpassword

Press enter

*If it says an error post it here, else it worked.