Will I lost mysql database after windows reinstallation?

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I have a database in mysql. I need uninstall windows and reinstall windows. I am afraid of what will happen my database after installation. Will I lost my database? Please , suggest me.

Take MySQL database [backup](http://stackoverflow.com/q/6682916/5180017) before reinstalling Windows and restore it after installing WIndows. — Shashanth, Apr 04 '17 at 06:00
How do you access your database? I mean by `phpMyAdmin` or `MySql workbench` ? — Wajih, Apr 04 '17 at 06:02
Have you checked this directory for your db? `C:\ProgramData\MySQL` — Altmish-E-Azam, Apr 04 '17 at 06:18

Wajih · Answer 1 · 2017-04-04T06:58:02.620

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By default MySql store database files in C drive, So of course you will lose them.

For your case you can Export your Database, format your pc then after installing windows and MySql, import it again.

UPDATE

Backup your DB: You can chose Custom to comprise it if it is a big one
1. After installing your new OS, Create a new one:

Import your old database to the new created one:

edited Apr 04 '17 at 06:58

answered Apr 04 '17 at 06:00

Wajih

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Mysql are now on E dreive. I use phpmyadmin – Shyful Apr 04 '17 at 06:34
The preferred option is to `Export` then `Import` or `Backup`, @Shyful – Wajih Apr 04 '17 at 06:59

Will I lost mysql database after windows reinstallation?

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