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MySQL 5.1 Upgrade on Windows

MySQL 5.1 Upgrade on Windows

Dec 20, 2010

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.

  • 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.

Links

Windows upgrade

Upgrading to MySQL 5.1