MySQL Service Fails to Start After Installation

Heya,

What is the error you are getting? Also check your error_logs for more detailed info.

Hi there,

What you might want to check here is the MySQL error log, it should contain a more detailed information about why the service failed to start:

• By default, it’s in the MySQL data directory (e.g., C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server x.x\Data).
• Look for a file named host_name.err (replace host_name with your computer’s name). Open it with a text editor and review the latest errors.

Feel free to share the error here.

An alternative way of running MySQL on Windows would be to use Docker instead. That way you can start a MySQL container easily without having to install any additional package on your Windows PC directly.

- Bobby

Heya, @4370f316f3b54c0b8a1dc75f371f04

As mentioned you should inspect the MySQL logs to try extracting a more detailed error. You can also ensure that the MySQL service is running properly and there are no conflicts:

• Open Services by typing services.msc in the Windows search bar and pressing Enter.
• Look for the MySQL service in the list.
• Right-click it and select Properties.
• Ensure the startup type is set to Automatic.
• If the service is stopped, try starting it manually.
• Check for any error codes or messages if it fails to start.

Happy Holidays!