What to do when the my.ini configuration file for MySQL…

If the my.ini configuration file for MySQL is not working, there could be several reasons and solutions for the issue.

1. Verify the correct configuration file path: Make sure the my.ini file is located in the correct directory of the MySQL installation and named my.ini. If unsure of the configuration file path, you can search for it by entering the following command in the MySQL command line.

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'basedir';

Check for syntax errors in the configuration file: The my.ini configuration file may contain syntax errors that prevent it from loading. You can use the following command to verify if the configuration file syntax is correct:

mysqld --verbose --help

If an error message appears, modify the configuration file according to the error information.

3. Restart the MySQL service after modifying the configuration file: After making changes to the my.ini configuration file, it is necessary to restart the MySQL service for the changes to take effect. Use the following command to restart the MySQL service:

net stop mysql
net start mysql

4. Check for any other overlapping configuration files: MySQL may load other configuration files that override the settings in my.ini. You can use the following command to view the list of configuration files loaded by MySQL:

SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'config_file';

If any other configuration files are loaded, you can modify or delete these files, and then restart the MySQL service.

5. Verify file permissions: Make sure that the my.ini configuration file has read access for the MySQL service. You can use the following command to check file permissions:

ls -l /path/to/my.ini

If there is a lack of reading permission, you can use the following command to modify the file permission:

chmod +r /path/to/my.ini

If none of the above methods work, you can try reinstalling MySQL and make sure to properly configure the my.ini file.