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Step 1
Go to the MySQL main download page and navigate to the download page for the product you want to install. Select the version of MySQL Server that you want to install.
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Step 2
Locate the Windows download that you want and select "Pick a Mirror." This takes you to a page that you use to either create a MySQL account and answer a questionnaire, enter your existing MySQL account login information, or go directly to the downloads page.
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Step 3
Select "No thanks, just take me to the downloads!" to skip the questionnaire and go to the downloads page.
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Step 4
Determine which download server you want to use and click on the "HTTP" link for that server. Use a server that is close to your geographic location.
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Step 5
Click "Run" in the dialog box that appears. After the software downloads, the MySQL Server Setup Wizard appears.
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Step 1
Select the type of installation that you want from the Setup Wizard. Use the "Typical" option to install to the default directory. If you want to use a different directory, select the "Custom" option. Click "Next."
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Step 2
Verify that the installation settings are correct on the "Ready to Install" page. Click "Install."
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Step 3
Read the notices about MySQL Enterprises that appear on the screen. Click "Next" to read all of the notices. Installation completes only after you have navigated through these notices.
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Step 4
Click "Finish" on the Wizard Completed page. Uncheck the "Configure the MySQL Server now" option to end the installation without configuring the software.
