mysqld: Can't change dir to data. Server doesn't start

Question

I installed a MySQL server with installer and it started. After reboot I tried to start it again and get the error:

D:\\Program Files\\MySQL\\MySQL Server 5.         


        

Answer 1

In mysql 8.0.13 zip package initializing.

1. Verify that data folder is empty.

2. Under the mysql bin path run

   mysqld.exe --initialize-insecure

3. Add to my.ini native mysql

   [mysqld]

   default_authentication_plugin=mysql_native_password