#Mysql server download free windows 7 install

Accept all the defaults on the 'MySQL Server Configuration' and hit Next.At 'Configuration overview' hit Next to go to the basic configuration screen.At 'Installation progress' screen, hit Execute - the MySQL software will be installed.

#Mysql server download free windows 7 install

Click Execute and follow onscreen instructions to install them.

A number of downloads of required software may be identified.

At 'Choose a Setup Type' accept the 'Developer Default' and click Next.

At the time of writing this was from a very obvious graphic at the top of the screen (which I missed the first time). Go to and download the 'MySQL Installer for Windows'. We will do this using the 'MSI' one-click installer for Windows.

Install the MySQL database server on your PC.

Sometimes it didn't appear but you do see a shield dimly flashing in the task bar. Make sure your Windows installation is in good shape, you clear out all the junk and stuff making it run slower (because installing all this server software certainly isn't going to make it run faster!) and that you have installed any outstanding updates.ĪNOTHER NOTE: Watch out for the irritating 'Do you want this program to get control of your computer' window that comes up at various stages. I never use Windows and I managed, but this may not be the quickest or most efficient way to do things.

NOTE: This assumes that you are comfortable with administering a Windows system and can use the command line. Proper server configuration and security is not considered. This is intended only as a testing/evaluation install via 'localhost'. These are instructions for installing on Windows 7 desktop (they may also be useful for a server install with some thought to security) using individual components rather than a one click installer.