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Re: ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
Posted by: L K
Date: November 12, 2008 04:38AM

Hi Folks...

I am getting this error:

'Error Nr. 1045
Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost'(using password: YES)

The thing is I did have a password but I can't recall it and therefore I am stuck as I need the old password even if I want to change to a new one. At the very end of the error message I am being told that if I am re-installing after a previous install (which is precisely what I am doing) the data directory was not removed automatically and therefore the old password from the old installation is still needed. I am advised to re-run the Configuration wizard. However the problem remains even if I do that.

Is there anyway I can manually remove the 'data directory'? I hope some can advise me. Thanks guys!!

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Re: ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
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November 12, 2008 04:38AM
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