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Here are step-by-step instructions for installing and setting up the latest MySQL Connector/ODBC for Window XP.

  1. Download the MySQL Connector/ODBC software from the MySQL.com website.

  2. The URL to use for the ODBC software is: http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/odbc/5.1.html.

  3. Download and save the file on your computer. To install the software, double-click on the file. Please follow the steps to install it.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  4. Choose the "Typical" type of installation.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  5. Authorize the installation.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  6. Click "Finish" when the process is complete.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  7. After installing the Connector/ODBC, please go to "Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools". Then double-click on "Data Sources (ODBC)"

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  8. Click on the "Add" button to add the MySQL ODBC.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  9. Click on the "Finish" button to select the driver to set up the data source in the "Create New Data Source" window.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  10. Fill out the appropriate "Connection Parameters".
    These entries need to be valid within your (local/remote) environments. For example: (Server: localhost, User: root, & Database: evalid) would be variants that we at SR decided to use.
    Note: You may want to click on the "Test" button to confirm that your selections are valid.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  11. Now the data source name "EVALID_REPOSITORY" shows in the window.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  12. Also, the MySQL ODBC 5.1 Driver displays in the window when you select the "Drivers" tab.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  13. Also, the MySQL ODBC 5.1 Driver displays in the window when you select the "Connection Pooling" tab.

    MySQL ODBC Installation

  14. You should now be able to access the "MySQL" database. i.e. "evalid" or your specified database name. Assuming that you have already performed the "Create MySQL Record Command" sequences.