Uninstall MySQL?

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erupt
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Uninstall MySQL?

Post by erupt »

I've been having major problems with MySQL server lately ... I decided to upgrade from mysql 4.1 to 5.0 (big mistake) .. I had 4.1 working perfectly and I assume that I didn't fully remove mysql server 4.1. Then went on to install mysql 5.0. Got the famous error 1068 process has terminated unexpectedly. The internet told me that it was because my.cnf was not being recognized even though the paths were perfect and double-checked about 100 times. I know it has to do with not fully uninstalling it. I mean, how do i get back on track with mysql now? Must I setup windows XP clean just to get mysql working again? Because now i can't get 4.1 nor 5.0 working even though it had been working previously. Any help would be greatly appreciated please.
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Post by timvw »

I remember that the mysql uninstall procedure leaves all your configuration (and data) files... My advise is to rename c:\program files\mysql to mysql-old or somehting like that... and then install again ;)
erupt
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Post by erupt »

Well actually I've uninstalled everything (or so I think).

This is what I've done so far:

I've removed mysql server 5.0 using add/remove programs.
I've removed the mysql service through command prompt (using mysqld-nt --remove)
I also used "SC delete mysql" to make sure the service had an extra dose of deletion :twisted:
Deleted the MySQL folder and subfolders from my Program Files directory.

I've done that several times just to make sure. I'm skeptical about going into the registry and deleting keys and/or values .....

If you have any other suggestions that would be great.

I really need to get mysql server back up and running but I'm nearing the end ... you think the geek squad knows a thing or 2 about getting me back up and running? :wink:
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Post by erupt »

disregard this thread ... I seemed to have it up and running temporarily. What I had been doing was manually configuring it, rather than letting the mysql installer configure everything ...... as long as it works that's all folks.
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