Re: Could not start the service MySQL. Error: 0

[Colin Charles]

Brian Boyle wrote:
> I installed MySQL yesterday and it worked fine,
> but then deleted it to install PHP first.
> After reinstalling I'm getting the error that the
> service can't be started.
> I'm working on Windows XP Pro.

this is because the old instance of MySQL is still running. A possible reboot should fix this, however do read http://www.openwin.org/mike/index.php/faq/mysql/error-cannot-create-windows-service-for-mysql-error-0/, and download the tool listed there

Thanks

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