1. Installation inspection:
Check the Windows version before downloading. If it is a professional version, we need to check the operation one more step before installing:
If it is a professional version, we need to check whether the attribute of the network service is added in the administrator property in computer management: the red box part
Computer Management -> Local Users and Groups -> Group -> Double-click Administrators to view
if there is no red box part: input: After NETWORK SERVICE, click (check name).
If there is no problem with the input, there will be an underline under the letter. Click OK to apply and then shut down and restart.
2. Download address:
Free download URL: https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/windows/installer/8.0.html
Version selection: Community Edition 8.0.12
A few steps before the default installation
3. Configure environment variables