start MySQL on Window

start MySQL on Windows, follow these steps:

Open a Command Prompt window.

In Windows XP, choose StartðAll ProgramsðAccessoriesðCommand Prompt.

Change to the folder where MySQL is installed.

For example, type cd C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.0.

Your cursor is now located in the MySQL folder.

Change to the bin subfolder by typing cd bin.

Your cursor is now located in the bin subfolder.

Start the MySQL Server by typing mysqld --install.