
Click the “ Browse” button and enter C:\MySQL in the Folder name field. FYI, choosing Typical will put MySQL deep down in the “ Program Files” folder. In the following screen, select Custom installation which will allow you to specify the folder to which MySQL will be installed. Accept the terms in the License Agreement by checking the box and hit “ Next” Click “ Next” button in the introductory window. Move to the folder to which the MSI file was downloaded and double-click on it to start MySQL installation – click “ Run” when prompted. Setting up MySQL and making it work on your Windows 7 computer FYI, there is no problem in choosing a site located in Europe even though you are in the United States. Choose a ‘mirror’ which is closest to your geographical location to get the file fast.
A list of sites from where you can download the MySQL file will be displayed.Registering has it’s benefits, but if you are in a hurry, simply click on the No thanks, just take me to the downloads! link. You will be asked to register or sign in at your account.Click the Download link/button beside it.
Scroll down and locate the MSI installer file corresponding to your system type – 32 bit or 64 bit. The direct link to the page from where you can download MySQL is please click on that link to load it in a browser.For me, it was the Windows (x86, 64-bit) system file, mysql-5.5.16-win圆4.msi, which was 32.6 MB in size. Be sure to choose the MySQL installer that corresponds to your system type.