Can't connect to MYSQL Server - Edgar Lewis - com.mysql.lists.win32

5 messages in com.mysql.lists.win32Can't connect to MYSQL Server

From	Sent On	Attachments
Edgar Lewis	15 Sep 2003 11:16
Jakob Dölling	15 Sep 2003 12:38
Bruce Whealton, Jr.	15 Sep 2003 20:18
Director General: NEFACOMP	16 Sep 2003 05:10
Jakob Dölling	17 Sep 2003 02:26

Subject:	Can't connect to MYSQL Server
From:	Edgar Lewis (edga...@yahoo.com)
Date:	09/15/2003 11:16:40 AM
List:	com.mysql.lists.win32

I installed MySQL along with Apache Server on my desktop, Win2K Pro with no problems. Then I installed it on my laptop, WinXP Home, and continue to get "Error 2003: Can't connect to MySQL Server on 'localhost' (10061)" whenever I try to connect. I have seen the same problem from many people and have tried all the solutions I have seen with no improvement.

I do have a NIC card and have no problem connecting to my network.

1. I cannot telnet to localhost either, so I expect the problem lies with configuration/privileges, not with MySQL.

2. Is it possible that it cannot be done with WinXP Home? Is WinXP Pro required?

3. Can someone provide a comprehensive checklist for resolving this issue, since it seems so common?