Re: Cannot install MySQL msi

[Joe Schmo]

Joe Schmo Wrote:
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> Probably over a year ago, I installed whatever was
> the most recent version of MySQL at the time.
> After I was done learning, I ran the installer and
> removed the application. The installer was still
> there, so I used Revo Uninstaller to remove the
> installer. Now, I am doing more learning involving
> MySQL, so I downloaded the most recent installer
> (8.0.32) and ran into this error. I have tried
> searching for anything MySQL related and removing
> it (leaving LibreOffice-related things alone since
> I do have that installed), but it did not help. I
> was able to install 8.0.12 without issue, but
> nothing newer than that.
>
> I read through the other thread you suggested and
> tried the Microsoft uninstall troubleshooter, but
> that could not remedy anything.


Actually, I stand corrected. I went through that OpenOffice post and was able to fix the installation problem. Thank you!