Cannot install mysql2 gem

Question

I\'m unable to install the mysql2 gem in my Windows7 x64 system. I tried using both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of MySQL server but none got me any further.

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Answer 1

this is what worked for me on windows 8 64bit and using ruby 64bit

download and install MYSQL Server 5.6 64bit

then run the command:

gem install mysql2 -v '0.3.16' -- '--with-mysql-lib="c:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.6\lib" --with-mysql-include="c:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.6\include"'

hope this helps