password lost

anselme · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-06, 03:12

Helo

I dont remember at all what was the password when installing Mysql 5

now when i try to connect with mysql administrator i cannot come in
i am using windows xp pro
where can i find my password ?

thank you

dbmab · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-06, 09:53

You must have forgotten when you asked the same thing about three months ago - retrieving password

Quote:

You forgot your password! MySql saves passwords using a one way encryption hash. There is no way to get it to tell you what it is.

You have two choices -

1) Try various passwords until you find the one that works.

2) Use the MySQL Server Instance Config Wizard to remove the current instance and then create a new one.

I recommend you write it down and put it some place safe.

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