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 2.3.1 Windows System Requirements
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 To run MySQL on Windows, you need the following:
 
    * A 32-bit Windows operating system such as 9x, Me, NT, 2000, XP, or
      Windows Server 2003.
 
      A Windows NT based operating system (NT, 2000, XP, 2003)  permits
      you to run the MySQL server as a service. The use of a Windows NT
      based operating system is strongly recommended.  Windows
      start service.
 
    * TCP/IP protocol support.
 
    * A copy of the MySQL binary distribution for Windows, which can be
      downloaded from `http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/'.   Getting
      MySQL.
 
      Note: If you download the distribution via FTP, we recommend the
      use of an adequate FTP client with a resume feature to avoid
      corruption of files during the download process.
 
    * A tool that can read `.zip' files, to unpack the distribution file.
 
    * Enough space on the hard drive to unpack, install, and create the
      databases in accordance with your requirements (generally a
      minimum of 200 megabytes is recommended.)
 
 
 You may also have the following optional requirements:
 
    * If you plan to connect to the MySQL server via ODBC, you also need
      a Connector/ODBC driver.  ODBC Connector.
 
    * If you need tables with a size larger than 4GB, install MySQL on
      an NTFS or newer filesystem. Don't forget to use `MAX_ROWS' and
      `AVG_ROW_LENGTH' when you create tables.   `CREATE TABLE'
      CREATE TABLE.
 
 
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