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

Most ridiculous thing! I had my VPN connected through STunnel connection type. If you have any VPN make sure they are not messing up your connection.