How install and configure mysql 5.6.16 in windows 7

Question

I downloaded the zip file for Mysql 5.6.16, but there is no .exe file in the folder. All the instructions online are saying install through .msi file. How can i install and

Answer 1

Install Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer) from this link , even if your are using 64 bit operating system. MySQL Installer is 32 bit, but will install both 32 bit and 64 bit binaries.

Simply follow the steps and make sure to select the dependency for Visual Studio. Installer will download everything for you.