- 1). Click the Windows "Start" button and type "cmd." Press "Enter" to open the Command Prompt. Type "net stop mysqladmin" to stop the MySQL service from running. You must stop the service before you can remove the service files.
- 2). Click "Start" again and select "Control Panel." Click "Remove a Program" to open a list of programs installed on the computer. Click "MySQL," then click "Uninstall." Click "Yes" to confirm that you want to remove the database server.
- 3). Download the latest version of the Windows installation MSI package from the official MySQL website. Remember the directory where you save the file.
- 4). Double-click the MSI file after it completes the download. In the "Installation Type" window, click "Typical." The wizard checks that you have all the necessary dependencies. After it completes, click the "Install" button. It may take several minutes for the installation to complete.
- 5). Reboot the computer after the installation completes. When the computer reboots, the MySQL service starts on the computer. Your databases are preserved, so you can continue using the upgraded software.
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