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That depends on what version of Windows you're using.
Before W7, MySQL should be present in the add/remove programs list in control panel.
In W7 and later, it should be in the "programs" -> "uninstall a program" list in control panel.
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To try to start the service on W7 and later...
Open the start menu/screen, type services.msc (in the search box for W7), press Enter.
Find MySQL in the list. I expect status is "stopped".
Select it, and try to start the service.
If the service starts successfully, you should now be able to test the database connection successfully and continue with MediaPortal setup.
If not, you'll have to figure out why MySQL won't start.

<blockquote data-quote="mm1352000" data-source="post: 1137944" data-attributes="member: 82144">That depends on what version of Windows you're using.Before W7, MySQL should be present in the add/remove programs list in control panel.In W7 and later, it should be in the &quot;programs&quot; -&gt; &quot;uninstall a program&quot; list in control panel.<a href="http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Gjsn3txb--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/18mkkkpfsthf5png.png" target="_blank">http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Gjsn3txb--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/18mkkkpfsthf5png.png</a>To try to start the service on W7 and later...Open the start menu/screen, type services.msc (in the search box for W7), press Enter.Find MySQL in the list. I expect status is &quot;stopped&quot;.Select it, and try to start the service.If the service starts successfully, you should now be able to test the database connection successfully and continue with MediaPortal setup.If not, you'll have to figure out why MySQL won't start.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="mm1352000, post: 1137944, member: 82144"] That depends on what version of Windows you're using. Before W7, MySQL should be present in the add/remove programs list in control panel. In W7 and later, it should be in the "programs" -> "uninstall a program" list in control panel. [URL]http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Gjsn3txb--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/18mkkkpfsthf5png.png[/URL] To try to start the service on W7 and later... Open the start menu/screen, type [B]services.msc[/B] (in the search box for W7), press [B]Enter[/B]. Find MySQL in the list. I expect status is "stopped". Select it, and try to start the service. If the service starts successfully, you should now be able to test the database connection successfully and continue with MediaPortal setup. If not, you'll have to figure out why MySQL won't start. [/QUOTE]