How to determine if your computer has MySQL server software installed

Go to a command prompt (DOS prompt).
The steps taken to get the command prompt are slightly different, depending on what version of Windows you’re running:
For Windows 7 – click the Start menu
- The cursor should be flashing in the search box, right above the Start menu.
- Type command, you will see a list of files containing that word (command).
- You should see Command Prompt near the top of the list, click on Command Prompt.
For XP – click on the Start menu, then click Run.
- That will open a box named Run.
- Where the box says Open, type cmd.
- Click OK.
- You should now have a black window, named Command Prompt, with a flashing cursor.
Type mysql and hit Enter.
If MySQL is installed, you will get a message: “Welcome to the MySQL monitor”. See screen shot below:

If MySQL is not installed, you will get a message: MySQL is not recognized as an internal or external command.
Remember, you need to check all the computers. Frequently, the server is installed on a different computer.