Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) after Installation

Question

I installed MySQL using mysql-installer-5.5.20.0.msi on Windows 7. From the cmd window, I run \"mysqlshow -u root -p\". It asked for a password, then return

Answer 1

For anyone who have the same problem of "Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) " or "Can't connect to MySQL server on '127.0.0.1' (10061) ". You can install "MySQL Installer" and this is the link http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/windows/installer/5.6.html and this is a tutoriel for more help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqQc3YqfelE

it works for me and i wish to work for you too.