Mysql service is missing

Question

I have installed Mysql server locally and everything was working Ok but today when I tried to get a connection to the local db, I got an error. After checking services showe

Answer 1

Go to

C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.2\bin

then Open MySQLInstanceConfig file

then complete the wizard.

Click finish

Solve the problem

I think this is the best way to change the port number also.

It works for me

Answer 2

Go to your mysql bin directory and install mysql service again:

c:
cd \mysql\bin
mysqld-nt.exe --install

or if mysqld-nt.exe is missing (depending on version):

mysqld.exe --install

Then go to services, start the service and set it to automatic start.

Answer 3

I came across the same problem. I properly installed the MYSQL Workbench 6.x, but faced the connection as below:

I did a bit R&D on this and found that MySQL service in service.msc is not present. To achieve this I created a new connection in MySQL Workbench then manually configured the MySQL Database Server in "System Profile" (see the below picture).

You also need to install MySQL Database Server and set a configuration file path for my.ini. Now at last test the connection (make sure MySQL service is running in services.msc).

Answer 4

I also face the same problem. do the simple steps

1. Go to bin directory copy the path and set it as a environment variable.
2. Run the command prompt as admin and cd to bin directory:
3. Run command : mysqld –install
4. Now the services are successfully installed
5. Start the service in service windows of os
6. Type mysql and go

Answer 5

I have done it by the following way

1. Start cmd
2. Go to the "C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.6\bin"
3. type mysqld --install

Like the following image. See for more information.

Answer 6

If you wish to have your config file on a different path you have to give your service a name:

mysqld --install NAME --defaults-file=C:\my-opts2.cnf

You can also use the name to install multiple mysql services listening on different sockets if you need that for some reason. You can see why it's failing by copying the execution path and adding --console to the end in the terminal. Finally, you can modify the starting path of a service by regediting:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\NAME

That works well but it isn't as useful because the windows service mechanism provides little logging capabilities.