mysql pass not working

[JShor]

i recently installed MySQL 5.0 to my comp.
when i try running queries in dos, it asks me for the pass (as always)
I enter "root" which is the default password (like it's always been). but when I try it, it gives me a beep noise, and the dos window shuts down.

what could be wrong? i didn't specify any specific passwrod in the installation process.

-Josh

[Nile]

Well, are you sure that root is your password? Try not entering anything.
-Nile

[thetestingsite]

Usually by default, the root password is blank (no password), and unless you changed it during the install, that is what it will be. If you do not remember if you changed it during the install, simply uninstall and reinstall.

Hope this helps.

[JShor]

hi, i got it taken care of, thanks--but now i have a BIGGER problem. i need to reconfigure php with mysql support...i downloaded php and installed it, but when i tried running any mysql functions, it gives me a fatal error. any help with this?

-Josh

[Nile]

I just suggest downloading WAMP, its very easy to use and customize your codes.
I hope this helps.

[JShor]

Thanks, but now that i;ve done all of the work installing mysql, php, and apache, I really don't want to use anything else

[Nile]

WAMP is very easy to install, it stands for:


Windows Apeche MySQL PHP

You can uninstall everything before, and start new and fresh.
;)

[thetestingsite]

Either way, the OP already has all of the services installed. All a WAMP package does is make the install easier (or harder sometimes). In any case, check your php.ini file and make sure that the MySQL extension is enabled. If it is, you should be able to do a phpinfo() and see that MySQL is enabled. If it isn't, you may need to move the libmysql.dll files (I think that's the file name) over to the system32 folder.

Hope this helps.

[JShor]

I downloaded WAMP and uninstalled the old system I made and it worked great! thanks!