Thanks for coming to the rescue, Mark and Bruce.
Mark Leith wrote:
This is actually for Linux/Unix, not Windows.
What error do you get from MySQL when trying to log in? Does the
mysqld(-nt) process show within Task Manager? What does the new error
log say?
You may need to reset permissions:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/resetting-permissions.html
Or you may need to set the appropriate datadir / basdir etc. depending
on how you set up MySQL:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/server-system-variables.html
Best regards
Mark
Adrian Bruce wrote:
not sure, but it may be worth trying the following
run the script:
mysql_install_db --user=root
In the installation dir
this should change ownership and make mysql recognise the data dir.
good luck
Ade
Foo Ji-Haw wrote:
Hi all,
My Windows-based database server crashed (no fault of MySQL.
probably OS or hardware), and I managed to copy out the data files.
I am using version 5.0 of the Essentials package.
I tried to install a similar setup on another server, then copy the
data\ folder over. The MySQL service starts, but I am not able to
login, even as root.
Is there anyone who can advise me on the recovery steps?
Appreciate your feedback!
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