MySQL does not start when upgrading OSX to Yosemite or El Capitan

Question

I know similar questions exist, such as MySQL with MAMP does not work with OSX Yosemite 10.10. However, I do have MAMP, nor XAMPP installed on my computer.

When I tr

Answer 1

You will sometimes miss previous data if you try to install new version.. Please use the following in your terminal and I guarantee that mySql will start running in no time..

sudo /Applications/XAMPP/xamppfiles/bin/mysql.server start

Remember, it will ask for your Machine password and not mysql password..