Start MySQL Server as a service (Win 8)

Question

I am trying out MySQL (Windows 8), with the workbench (gui) installed as well.

I am still in the installation / configuration process. I would like to create a new

Answer 1

I have the same Problem. I started the Command Prompt in administrator mode and then went to C:> "C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.1\bin\mysqld" and then just Enter. And it works fine.

Second way: While installing the mysql workbench it ask for username and password. By default username is root so if you have set password and still remember it then start MySQL Command Line Client and enter the password and then start the workbench. It will work fine.

Hope this may help you.