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**audiomad** · 03-28-2010, 07:37 AM

I'm trying to update to mysql 5.1 but I don't remember my username and password does anyone know where the details are stored?

**thewebhostingdi** · 03-28-2010, 10:05 AM

May I know the server where you have installed MySQL? Are you using Windows or Linux?

**chrishirst** · 03-28-2010, 10:41 AM

Passwords are encrypted but the usernames are stored in the mysql.user table

**chrishirst** · 03-28-2010, 10:45 AM

BTW the default adminstrator username is "root" and if you have shell or local access you could try the steps here http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/recove...-password.html

**audiomad** · 03-28-2010, 11:48 AM

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May I know the server where you have installed MySQL? Are you using Windows or Linux?

Windows.

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Passwords are encrypted but the usernames are stored in the mysql.user table

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BTW the default adminstrator username is "root" and if you have shell or local access you could try the steps here http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/recove...-password.html

Thanks Chrishirst I will try that now.