>>Hi all,
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>>I am attempting to install MySQL 5.0 (free edition) on my Vista Home edition. But during the configuration section of the installation it is reporting that it cannot start the service. Is there anything I need to do to insure that will start?
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>>Thanks
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>Is there a problem? I posted this message a week ago, only now it appears.

I saw your message before. The Open Source forum doesn't have mcuh participation. You may also try to post in Windows forum to get bigger exposure.