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by: Linda
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How to access data now that the password is gone
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Aug 20, 2012 4:42 PM
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I work for a non-profit organization that uses MySQL to collect volunteer names and hours. Volunteers log in and out on a laptop in our lobby and I know that all of the info resides there. I watched the tutorial video on this site and discovered how to collect the data, but it looks like I need a password. Unfortunately, the person that originally set up MySQL was let go and has not been in contact with our organization.
How do I change the password and/or retrieve the info at this point? Is there a number I can call to explain and have it changed remotely? Is there a "I forgot my password" retrieval system? Is there a way to collect the data without a password?
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Re: How to access data now that the password is gone
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Aug 20, 2012 5:09 PM
in response to: 4Wildlife
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You will need local root access to the MySQL server. On a Windows system, this means that you will need to log in as an administrator.
Once you have that, carefully follow the instructions on the web at:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/resetting-permissions.html
These instructions have helped me reset root passwords so that I could make changes in the past. If it's too technical, you will need to call in some help from a MySQL expert.
Linda
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