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Okay.

Okay.

Can you please explain how/why you think the installation failed.

Note, it would be wrong to assume that the installation failed just because "test" didn't work. You need to ensure that the values in the fields are correct in order for "test" to work.

Well, the 3rd option won't work unless you actually have an SQL server installed. It sounds like you didn't/don't, and therefore it's not surprising that test won't work.

My advice to you would be to do a complete uninstall of MediaPortal, TV Server, and MySQL.

Then, try to install again.

Make sure you run the installation with admin privileges (right click, run as admin).

Do an advanced installation if that's what you prefer.

Select the MySQL option at the SQL server selection step.

When you get to the "setup database connection" dialog, select "My SQL 5" and try "test".

If "test" says that the connection failed, you need to ensure that the MySQL service is actually running (check for the mysqld.exe process in task manager).

If MySQL is running then check that your network security software (firewall(s) etc.) allow TV Server to use your network (which is required to allow TV Server to connect to MySQL, and to allow MediaPortal to connect to TV Server).

If MySQL is not running then that is the problem that needs to be solved.

Regards,

mm