HELP! Connect or no connect, that's the question...

Dear all, I installed mysql for windows and had to copy some databases (including mysql standard databases), that I have to use for my php-project. I also installed the Apache server 1.3 ... My problem is, that I get a connect with mysql_connect("localhost", $username, $password); only for the first time after installing an copying the databases. After reboot and starting mysql as a service with mysqladmin and entering password and user in my "login.php", this error occurs: 2003: Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) I tried "telnet localhost 3306" under DOS but connection failed. ( After install, it worked ) I tried other users and passwords, which are in mysql.user - but no connect. I don't have a glimpse of an idea left to do. What do I have to do to get the connect with mysql_connect oder do I have to something with the tables in mysql ? After reboot Mysqladmin shows the tables at least... so I desperately need help :-( -- GMX - Die Kommunikationsplattform im Internet. http://www.gmx.net