Fw: Unable to install MySQL in a computer where traces of an old installation remain

it's a corrupted file, maybe during the download process. try to get at the
http://dev.mysql.com the zipped version.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Olli J. Marttila"
To:
Cc:
Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: Unable to install MySQL in a computer where traces of an old
installation remain


> Steve Smith kirjoitti:
> > Hi Olli,
> >
> > I'm a MySQL novice but am XP experienced, so ahead of someone saying
this is
> > a known issue can I ask what error/message occurs when you try to delete
the
> > keys in regedit?
> >
> > Best wishes
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Olli J. Marttila [mailto:olli.marttila@kolumbus.fi]
> > Sent: 01 February 2005 14:13
> > To: win32@lists.mysql.com
> > Subject: Unable to install MySQL in a computer where traces of an old
> > installation remain
> >
> >
> > I was looking for a database programme that I could use both
> > in Windows and in Linux environment, to replace several
> > Microsoft Access 97 databases. MySQL looked suitable
> > candidate for the purpose.
> >
> > I downloaded mysql-4.1.9-win32 from mysql.novello.fi this
> > night. Trying to install it in my computer I first received
> > a message
> > "Setup has detected a previous version of MySQL server 4.1.
> > It will be removed during the installation."
> > I choose the typical installation, and soon another message
> > was displayed:
> > "The older version of MySql server 4.1 cannot be removed.
> > Contact the technical group."
> > Now, I myself am the "technical group".
> >
> > However, there is *not* (more) an older version installed.
> > In fact, I once wanted to test MySQL, but I uninstalled it
> > soon as I had difficulties to get it working. Now I intended
> > to give it another try.
> >
> > Regedit tells me that there indeed are three LEGACY_MYSQL41
> > folders in the registries (in
> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001, .../ControlSet003,
> > and ../CurrentControlSet Folders), that could not be
> > removed, not even using RegistryFirstAid programme.
> >
> > My operating system is WindowsXP Professional, SP2. The
> > current computer was installed in August 2004. The computer
> > is in private home use, myself having the Administrator
> > privileges.
> >
> > I would be grateful for every advice how to proceed.
> >
> > Olli J. Marttila
> >
>
> Thanks for the prompt answer! Here is more information:
>
> Trying to delete LEGACY-MYSQL41 folders in registries:
>
> "Cannot delete LEGACY_MYSQL41: Error while deleting key."
>
> With Registry First Aid there are nine occurrences of
> LEGACY_MYSQL41, for example:
>
> [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE]\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGA CY_MYSQL41
> Match is in the key name: "Default"=MYSQL41
> Connection: Leave the entry (no permission to modify)
>
> for other occurrences ControlSet may be 001 or 003, and
> Match is in the value data: "Services"=MYSQL41, or
> Match is in the value data: "DeviceDesc"=MYSQL41,
> but in all cases:
> Connection: Leave the entry (no permission to modify)
>
> As far as I remember the previous version of MySQL was
> 4.1.7. I tried to download it mysql-4.1.7-essential-win.msi)
> from MySQL site, twice, but the attempt to install it
> resulted in message:
> "The configuration data for this product is corrupted.
> Contact your support personnel."
>
> Olli J. Marttila
>
>
>
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Re: Fw: Unable to install MySQL in a computer where traces of anold installation remain

jakexblaster@google kirjoitti:
> it's a corrupted file, maybe during the download process. try to get at the
> http://dev.mysql.com the zipped version.

Thanks for a sound suggestion.

The MD5 sum correspond the indicated, so there has been
nothing wrong with the dowload processes.

I realized a blunder of mine - while uninstalling the 4.1.7
version I have forgot that the installation wizard created a
my.ini file in the Windows directory, that hindered saving a
new my.ini file there. However, deleting it did not remove
the original obstacle, the nine items in the registries.

Now the installation has gone through; unfortunately I have
to configure it manually. It is so late that I have to let
it to tomorrow.

Olli

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