mysql setup

[biswajit ray]

i want to install mysql(latest version) on my computer.and also mysql control center on my computer. but the thing is that after installation all these softwares on my computer an error is showing on my computer. the error is
[root@localhost:3306] ERROR 1045: Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
plz help me in this regard

[Marcella Spiropulos]

Hi,

I don't know if here it's the best place to post this doubt!
This problem happens because you are trying to log in database without password. Take a look at: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/access-denied.html

[Rashid Mayes]

Which OS? Have you tried?

mysql -u root -p

Try this at the command prompt
[ February 24, 2006: Message edited by: Rashid Mayes ]