MySQL 5.1 Upgrade on Windows
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Upgrading MySQL on Windows
Some tips and documentation links to following when upgrading from 5.0.x to version 5.1.39 or higher.
Tips
- Back up all data prior to upgrade
- If using the MySQL msi installer, be aware the default data directory has changed
- old:
Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.0\data - new:
Documents and Settings
All Users
Application Data
MySQL
MySQL Server 5.1
data.
- old:
- Read the MySQL documention for upgrading on Windows and upgrading to version 5.1 and determine your plan for upgrading data prior to starting the upgrade.
- Recommend these steps: doing backup of data, uninstalling 5.0.x, install 5.1.x, then restoring data.