You can install MySQL Connector/NET through a Windows Installer (.msi) installation package, which can install Connector/NET on supported Windows operating systems. The MSI package is a file namedmysql-connector-net-, whereversion.msiversion indicates the Connector/NET version.
To install Connector/NET:
Double-click the MSI installer file, and clickNext to start the installation.
Choose the type of installation to perform (Typical, Custom, or Complete) and then clickNext.
The typical installation is suitable in most cases. ClickTypical and proceed to Step 5.
A Complete installation installs all the available files. To conduct a Complete installation, click theComplete button and proceed to step 5.
To customize your installation, including choosing the components to install and some installation options, click theCustom button and proceed to Step 3.
The Connector/NET installer will register the connector within the Global Assembly Cache (GAC) - this will make the Connector/NET component available to all applications, not just those where you explicitly reference the Connector/NET component. The installer will also create the necessary links in the Start menu to the documentation and release notes.
If you have chosen a custom installation, you can select the individual components to install, including the core interface component, supporting documentation options, examples, and the source code. ClickDisk Usage to determine the disk-space requirements of your component choices.
Select the items and their installation level and then clickNext to continue the installation.
You will be given a final opportunity to confirm the installation. ClickInstall to copy and install the files onto your computer. UseBack to return to the modify your component options.
When prompted, clickFinish to exit the MSI installer.
Unless you choose a different folder, Connector/NET is installed inC:\Program Files (x86)\MySQL\MySQL Connector Net (the version installed). New installations do not overwrite existing versions of Connector/NET.version
You may also use the/quiet or/q command-line option with themsiexec tool to install the Connector/NET package automatically (using the default options) with no notification to the user. Using this method the user cannot select options. Additionally, no prompts, messages or dialog boxes will be displayed.
C:\> msiexec /package connector-net.msi /quiet To provide a progress bar to the user during automatic installation, use the/passive option.