Re: Database initialization Issue

[johan kill]

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It looks like you're encountering an issue during the database initialization phase of MySQL installation. The error code `-1073741819` typically indicates a problem with permissions, conflicts with antivirus/firewall software, or an issue with your MySQL installation files.

Here are a few steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. **Check for Antivirus/Firewall Conflicts:**
Ensure that your antivirus or firewall software isn't blocking the MySQL installer. You can temporarily disable these programs to see if it resolves the issue.

2. **Run as Administrator:**
Ensure you're running the MySQL installer as an administrator. Right-click on the installer and select "Run as Administrator."

3. **Check System Path Variables:**
Ensure your system's PATH variable includes the correct MySQL directories. You can check this by typing `echo %PATH%` in the command prompt to verify.

4. **Permissions Issues:**
Even though permissions were granted, make sure the MySQL directories (`data` and `install`) have the appropriate write permissions for the user account running MySQL.

5. **Reinstall MySQL:**
If none of the above works, consider uninstalling MySQL, removing any residual files from the previous installation, and then reinstalling MySQL 9.1.

6. **Review MySQL Logs:**
Check the MySQL error logs in the `data` directory (or where MySQL is installed) for more detailed information about the initialization failure.

7. **Check for Existing MySQL Services:**
Ensure no previous instances of MySQL are running that could be causing a conflict with the new installation. You can check this via the Task Manager or Services in Windows.

If none of these steps work, you might also consider reaching out to MySQL support or checking the MySQL community forums for issues specific to version 9.1.