[mysql] restart mysql server on windows 7

How do I restart MySQL on Windows 7?

I'm using HeidiSql as a front end and there's no option in there.

The only other things I have is the MySQL 5.5 command line client.

In Windows,

• Open Run Window by Win+R
• Type services.msc
• Search MySQL service (Sometimes found as MySQL56 or MySQL57) based on version installed.
• Click stop, start or restart the service option.

First try:

net stop MySQL   
net start MySQL

If that does not work, try using the windows interface:

Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Services

Look for your version of MySQL (In my case - MySQL55), highlight and click the green start arrow. The status should change to "Started"

use net stop mysql57 instead, it should be the version that is not specified

In order to prevent 'Access Denied' error:

Start -> search 'Services' -> right click -> Run as admistrator

These suggestions so far only work if the mysql server is installed as a windows service.

If it is not installed as a service, you can start the server by using the Windows Start button ==> Run, then browse to the /bin folder under your mysql installation path and execute mysqld. Or just open a command window in the bin folder and type: mysqld

open task manager, click in Service button and search MySql service, now you can stop and restart

I just have the same problem, just open the task manager, go to services tab and search MySQL_One service, rigth click and start, this works for very good.

Ctrl + alt +delete to start TASK MANAGER ,choose Service ,Then you will find MySQL, click that item by right click,then choose start, your MySQL Server will start!