How to find out the MySQL root password

Question

I cannot figure out my MySQL root password; how can I find this out? Is there any file where this password is stored?

I am following this link but I do not have dir

Answer 1

Follow these steps to reset password in Windows system

1. Stop Mysql service from task manager

2. Create a text file and paste the below statement

MySQL 5.7.5 and earlier:

SET PASSWORD FOR 'root'@'localhost' = PASSWORD('yournewpassword');

MySQL 5.7.6 and later:

ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'yournewpassword';

3. Save as mysql-init.txt and place it in 'C' drive.

4. Open command prompt and paste the following

C:\> mysqld --init-file=C:\\mysql-init.txt