Access denied for user 'root@localhost' (using password:NO)

Question

I\'m new to MySQL, I\'m trying to run WordPress in my Windows desktop and it needs MySQL.

I install everything with Web Platform Installer which is prov

Answer 1

Another solution if someone gets the error The specified password for user account ‘root’ is not valid, or failed to connect to the database server also with the right password, is the follow

•In the Windows registry, delete the mysql_pwd reg key under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\WebPlatformInstaller

•Unistall older version of MySQL .NET connector

•Download and install the latest MySql .NET Connector.