Hi,

When I install MySQL as a Windows Service under Windows 2000 I have a heck of time fully uninstalling it. If I reinstall MySQL it usually won't run successfully again as a Windows Service. I reboot my machines after each uninstall. I'll get a generic "Can't start Service" message when I try to start the service after a reinstall. I've even gone so far as to delete Registry keys that appear to be related to the service; this has the effect of removing the service name from the Service Manager, but I still cannot start the Service up once I reinstall. My Error log apparently returns nothing. Sigh. Any ideas???

Thanks! DTS

(PS. I installed the original service using "mysqld --install"; if there's a better way, I'm all ears! )

David Simcik