Did any of you ever figure this problem out? As I'm getting the same problems here... And kinda bugs me, as I just bougt a Terratec Cinergy dvb-c pci card, so would love to have the tv function setup as well.
I too have the identical problem. Had MP working before. Deleted and loaded latest version - can not get past the SQL problem. Deleted (complete) and reinstalled ten times now. Same thing every time.
I only want to use MP on a single system running XP SP3 with all latest updates.
I really want to use MP but I am getting very frustrated.
Thank you - that solved my installation problem. Now in the positive interest of helping others (and a person who made their living as a programmer) this issue could be avoided by clearly specifying that MYSQL must be removed before installing. Perhaps we could all contribute in a small way by helping to rewrite the installation procedure to make it 'idiot proof'. I would certainly be interested in contributing. It would be interesting to see how many posts could have been eliminated by more precise instructions.
Again thanks for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have already removed it to get MP to load - but I am sure it was version 5.1 which I had downloaded a few months ago when trying out another application.
In the list of installs during MP install it showed MYSQL as being in situ and therefore did not install it - similar to Direct X e.g.
I think you are correct in your suggestions about being unable to connect.