Hello.
If MySQL throws 'Access denied', have a look here:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/error-access-denied.html
Your version of MySQL is very old and have lots of bugs, I recommend you
to upgrade.
Zan B. wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> I wanted to discuss a problem I am having with setting up MySQL.
>
> I noticed that my root password isn't set. When i try to set it via
> phpMyAdmin, MySQL doesn't recognize my databases, and denies all
> connections. Now I've tried setting the password via SSH by accessing
> the MySQL prompt, and through Webmin and phpMyAdmin, etc.. but to no
> avail, it won't work! I have MySQL 4.0.16 and I run on FreeBSD.
>
> I would really appreciate any insight you can give me. Thanks.
>
>
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