Oracle 5.0 Reference Manual page 86

To install MySQL if you are satisfied with your settings, click the Install button. To change your settings,
click the Back button. To exit the MySQL Installation Wizard without installing MySQL, click the Cancel
button.
After installation is complete, you have the option of registering with the MySQL Web site. Registration
gives you access to post in the MySQL forums at forums.mysql.com, along with the ability to report
bugs at bugs.mysql.com
summary of the installation and gives you the option to launch the MySQL Configuration Wizard, which
you can use to create a configuration file, install the MySQL service, and configure security settings.
2.10.2.1.5. Changes Made by MySQL Installation Wizard
Once you click the Install button, the MySQL Installation Wizard begins the installation process and
makes certain changes to your system which are described in the sections that follow.
Changes to the Registry
The MySQL Installation Wizard creates one Windows registry key in a typical install situation, located in
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MySQL
The MySQL Installation Wizard creates a key named after the major version of the server that is being
installed, such as
string contains the path to the installation directory. In a default installation it contains
Location
\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server
For example, for an installation of MySQL Server 5.0.96, the key contains a value of 5.0.96.
These registry keys are used to help external tools identify the installed location of the MySQL server,
preventing a complete scan of the hard-disk to determine the installation path of the MySQL server.
Installing MySQL on Microsoft Windows Using an MSI Package
and to subscribe to our newsletter. The final screen of the installer provides a
5.0. It contains two string values,
MySQL Server
AB.
5.0\. The
Version
66
and Version. The
Location
string contains the release number.
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