 In this tutorial, we will install MySQL 5.1.45 for Windows that was released by March 2010. You could, even highly recommended, to download or to use the latest stable release of MySQL. (Note: As of July2010, the latest release is MySQL 5.1.49). MySQL can be downloaded from the official MySQL website at http://dev.mysql.com.
Please find the link for the Windows platform (or Windows Download) when you visit the download section of MySQL official website.
There are 3 software packages available:
File name: mysql-essential-5.1.45-win32.msi, file size: 39.1 MB,
-> It is a minimum standard package that includes the MySQL server program and the MySQL client programs, and this package have been equipped with the Configuration Wizard. Installation process is easier and recommended for beginners, or those who just want to try it.
- Windows MSI Installer (x86)
File name: mysql-5.1.45-win32.msi, file size: 105.1 MB,
-> It is a complete package of MySQL server program and client, with the addition of other components such as the embedded server and benchmark suite. Equipped with Configuration Guide (Configuration Wizard), which run from one single SETUP.EXE file.
- Without installer (unzip in C: \)
File name: mysql-noinstall-5.1.45-win32.zip, file size: 113.6 MB
-> It is a complete package MySQL server program and client, but the installation and configuration process should be done manually. Only for those who have advanced knowledge of MySQL.
Which one of the above 3 packages can you chose? If you only want to try it and you have very limited hard drive capacity, Windows Essential package is a good choice. But for you who want to be more serious and more complete, then select the Windows MSI Installer package (x86). This second package is equipped with adequate "easy to follow" installation wizards. And the third package of modules is as complete as second package, but it is not equipped with the installation wizards. This third package in ZIP compression format, which should be uncompressed or unzipped before you can perform the installation.
I highly recommend to use the second package (Windows MSI Installer (x86)), as is in this tutorial.... :). For those who have been supported with dual core processor computer (AMD 64 X2 or Intel Core 2 Duo), can use the Windows x64 package. Feel free to download the file first in accordance with your needs.
MySQL database for Windows installation process is quite easy to do. You just simply to follow the steps below and then can immediately run MySQL. Let's get started:
- Find and select the file mysql-5.1.45-win32.msi froom the folder where you save the downloaded file.
- Run the file by double clicking or pressing the ENTER key. Wait a while until the welcoming screen appears, and then can be resumed by pressing the Next button.
- The next screen is a choice of what type of installation will be used. There are 3 options to choose: Typical, Complete and Custom. The Typical option is the easiest and recommended for most users. The Complete option will install ALL the features available (that will need more spaces of your hard drive). While the Custom option is recommended only for those who have advanced knowledge on MySQL system. In this tutorial we will use the Typical installation type, and proceed by clicking the Next button.
- The program is ready to be installed to the C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.1\ folder. In the Typical option, we cannot change the installation destination folder according to our needs. If you intend to change the destination folder, then use the Custom installation option in step above. To continue click the Install button.
- Wait for a while until the installation preparation process is completed.
 
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