[SOLVED] Can't write: c:\xampp\mysql\bin\libmysql.dll

[waldemara]

Hi,

As I tried to upgrade from 1.6.8 to 1.7.0 and used xampp-win32-upgrade-1.6.8-1.7.0-installer.exe it gave me error "Can't write: c:\xampp\mysql\bin\libmysql.dll"

I stopped Apache and MySQL services through Xampp control panel and made sure they were stopped using services.msc (Im using Windows XP pro sp3).

I clicked abort and cancelled the installation. Then I disabled Apache and MySql services through services.msc and restarted the computer. As I came back to my desktop I tried to run upgrade again, but the same error occurred.

Now as I start apache and mysql services I am able to go to http://localhost/ and it says it is 1.7.0.. As I try to open phpMyAdmin browser states that the webpage cannot be displayed. As I try to open any website I have created with xampp ->Apache crashes.

So what now???? Hopefully my websites and databases are OK!!!!

BR,
Waldemara

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Can't write: c:\xampp\mysql\bin\libmysql.dll

[Izzy]

Hi,

As I tried to upgrade from 1.6.8 to 1.7.0 and used xampp-win32-upgrade-1.6.8-1.7.0-installer.exe it gave me error "Can't write: c:\xampp\mysql\bin\libmysql.dll"

I stopped Apache and MySQL services through Xampp control panel and made sure they were stopped using services.msc (Im using Windows XP pro sp3).

I clicked abort and cancelled the installation. Then I disabled Apache and MySql services through services.msc and restarted the computer. As I came back to my desktop I tried to run upgrade again, but the same error occurred.

When a file can't be written to it may suggest it is still in use perhaps.

Have you had any other instances of MySQL installed?

When you have uninstalled the services check that no mysqld processes are running from the Task Manager.

After uninstalling the services try also from start>Run... type sc delete mysql then OK then try again but this time elect not to install any services as they can be installed after your installation is successful and all the demos work in the XAMPP welcome page at http://localhost or http://127.0.0.1

There may be some residue left over when repeatedly uninstalling XAMPP and reinstalling.

[waldemara]

If I uninstall Xampp will I lose my databases in MySQL? htdocs I can backup of course but the damn databases...

So how can I backup my databases now that I can't get to phpMyAdmin??


BR,
Waldemara

[Izzy]

Go to xampp\mysql\data folder and copy the databases you want to save, but only those that are yours not the system databases like mysql and phpmyadmin etc. - you should know yours as the folders are named after the databases you created.

Copy them to a location outside of the xampp folder.

When you have successfully reinstalled and all the demos are working as they should then simply copy or move those database folders back into the new xampp\mysql\data folder, then run xampp\mysql\bin\mysql_upgrade.exe to have your database upgraded for the new version.

You can also save any folders and files from the htdocs folder.


A simple alternative is to drag the current xampp folder holding down the Ctrl key to make a Copy of xampp folder then simply uninstall and delete the current xampp folder.

You now have all your files and folders intact that you would only need copy to the new install folders and when your new install is functioning properly and all your databases are available in phpMyAdmin then simply delete the Copy of xampp folder - this is what I do.

[waldemara]

Great!

That did it.. When I reinstalled Xampp it still did give me an error during libmysql.dll, but I just figured out to rename it (libmysql.dll.bk) and after that I was able to install correctly.. I don't know if that is the right way, but worked for me..

Thanks again.

BR,
Waldemara

[Izzy]

Thanks for posting back with your solution.

Renaming the dll may give issues but only time will tell.

Good luck.