Re: mysql crashing on starup in windows 11

[Harald Bacik]

Hey

You can try the following things:

InnoDB Data Corruption: If you're using InnoDB tables, corrupted database files might be causing the crash. You can try starting MySQL with the recovery option:

Open the my.ini or my.cnf configuration file.

Add the following under [mysqld]:

ini
innodb_force_recovery=1
Restart the MySQL service.

Repairing the Database: If the service starts successfully, back up the data immediately and recreate the database.

OR:
Fix Configuration Issues
Restore Default Configuration: If you've made changes to the my.ini or my.cnf file, revert them to the default values.

Check for Port Conflicts: Ensure that the MySQL port (default is 3306) isn't being used by another service.

OR:
Windows Event Viewer
Open the Windows Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) and check under Windows Logs → Application for more details about the crash.

Look for additional error codes or related modules that might have caused the issue.