On 7/6/05, Dave Foran <foran@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I have a major issue of sorts ;-) > > I have no idea what the password for root is > I have tried a a number of recommended edits to try and either delete or > replace the password but all have failed. > > The rpm on FC3 CD will not permit removal as yum has updated the file > routine. I d/l the currant rpm and it will not allow removal. It says, > this in not installed.. > > Any good thoughts short of re-installing everything and that is not a > viable idea.. > > I need I think a way to un-install mysql and do a clean install.. > > Any thoughts ?? > Thanks > Dave > Hey, Why don't u forcefully install/update the package again. rpm -Uvh --force mysql-* or rpm -ivh --force mysql-* Then try to access mysql.If still the problem persists remove all the files related to mysql and then reinstall it. Regards Ankush
