mysql configuration stops at “starting server”

Question

I was installing MySQL installer on my windows 8 machine. During the server configuration process, it gets stuck at \"starting server\" and doesn\'t move any further. The lo

Answer 1

My issue was the special character in the password.

What I did to resolve being stuck at the Attempting to Start Server:
1. Use the installer to uninstall the previous version/installation
2. Validate and delete the existing MySQL Folders (DATA and App)
3. Re-install using the installer
4. Use a strong lengthy password with no special character password