Workbench running as background task after start, connect, exit
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Ron James
Date: February 17, 2026 11:19AM
I’ve just installed MySQL Workbench Version 8.0.44 build 5549652 CE (64 bits) Community on Windows 11 Pro OS Build 26200.7840, Version 25H2.
I start the program, connect to a remote database and then exit the program. The program will no longer start from its shortcut. Task Manager reveals that it’s running as a background task, not as a service, just as a background task.
Killing the background task enables the program to start from its shortcut.
I did initially have MySql running as a service via xampp but I’ve subsequently uninstalled that service and rebooted. Still have the issue.
What’s going on?
Thanks in advance.
Ron James
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