: There are usually two MSI installers. The larger one (~300+ MB) contains all necessary files for an offline installation, which is often more reliable for Windows users. Installation and Configuration

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Many users make the mistake of clicking "Next" blindly and accidentally installing a full database server. Follow these precise steps:

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mysql -u root -p < C:\Users\You\database_dump.sql

Select "MySQL Server" during custom setup, but uncheck the option to start the server as a Windows service. This gives you the binaries without running the background process.

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