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

<Syd@gmx.net> wrote in message news:22815.1018863179@www1.gmx.net... > 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 > Have you started the MySQL server before trying to connect to it?