install mysql manually using the official docs with any updated root commands from the officialdocs, then run the installer and point it to a pre-existing mysql instance (it will skip the mysqlsetup).

In case you have forgotten your installed MySQL root user password, you can use this automated tool to change / set new password. Providing the tool with MySQL mysqld.exe and my.ini files, along with ...

mysql Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.77, for redhat-linux-gnu (i686) using readline 5.1 I need to work on MySQL about once every six months, so it's always an exciting re-learning experience [root@server ~]# ...

Losing passwords may create serious issues by completely locking down your database access. Recently, I installed MySQL on my system and tried to change the password to improve security. While ...

If you never set, forgot, or change your MySQL password, you're in luck. This article walks you through these steps, so you'll never be at a loss for that database root user password. TechRepublic Get ...