MySQL configuration stops at starting server

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Currently trying to install MySQL 5.6.26 on a Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2, during the installation, it stops at the starting server step, tried following this question's accepted answer, but when I tried starting the service, I get a "

could not start the MySQL56 service on Local Computer. Error 1067: The Process terminated unexpectedly

and all solutions I read didn't really work, can anyone help?

EDIT:- Would like to add that MySQL was installed before, but I removed it to allow the installation of the new one, if that helps in any way (the newer sql is assigned to the same port as the old one)

Check that the port that MySQL is set to bind to is available and not in use by another instance or program. It's 3306 by default. — Daniel Waghorn, Aug 03 '15 at 14:03

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

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MySQL installer in their site is ambiguous and makes it difficult for people to select the proper installer. I am afraid you have chosen a wrong installer for your machine. You can refer to this Answer of mine for a similar problem in another post.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

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answered Aug 04 '15 at 05:51

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thank you, but i did install the x86 version, actually can't find an installer for the x64 – Tan Aug 04 '15 at 05:58

MySQL configuration stops at starting server

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