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How to Fix MySQL80 Service not starting

Have you run into trouble where the MySQL80 service starts and then immediately stops with the error message?

The MySQL80 service on Local Computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs.

After some troubleshooting, our experts are here with a simple solution that will help you save time and hassle.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get your MySQL80 service up and running again.

When the MySQL80 service stops immediately after starting, it’s often due to corruption in the `my.ini` configuration file. Specifically, HEX characters might have been added to the beginning of this file, causing the service to fail.

The fix involves removing these HEX characters from the `my.ini` file. Regular text editors won’t display these characters, so we need a HEX viewer.

Here’s how to do it using Notepad++.

1. First, download and install Notepad++ from this link.
2. Then, open Notepad++ and install the HEX-Editor plugin:
   • Go to Plugins > Plugins Admin.
   • Then, search for “HEX” and install the “HEX-Editor” plugin.
3. Now, open the `my.ini` file. It is usually found in `C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server 8.0`.
4. Next, go to Plugins > HEX-Editor > View in HEX in Notepad++.
5. Look for and delete any leading HEX characters before the initial `#` symbol.
6. Save the file and exit.
7. Then, press the Windows key and type “Services” to open the Services management console.
8. Finally, locate the “MYSQL80” service, right-click, and select “Start”.

Additional Steps if MySQL and MySQL80 Services Are Not Visible

1. First, add the MySQL bin folder to the system path variables if it isn’t already.
2. Now, open Command Prompt as an administrator.
3. Then, go to the MySQL bin directory and run these commands:

   mysqld --install
mysqld --initialize

4. Next, go back to the Services management console.
5. Find and start both “MYSQL” and “MYSQL80” services.

With the above steps, we will be able to fix the issue with the MySQL80 service stopping immediately.

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Conclusion

In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to fix MySQL80 Service not starting error.