"Scott D. Spiegler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am using the binary distribution of mySQL for > Windows-2000 and am not able to connect to the > DBserver. I used the Setup executable to install the > application. I verified that the my.ini file was > created and contained appropriate information. But, > when I right-click with my mouse on the stop light > icon- to start the service- nothing happens. I tried > to ping the port that mySQL was supposed to be > listening at, and it said that the connection was > refused. > > So, it seems like I have not done something properly. > Any thoughts as to how to trouble shoot this problem?
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