Can't start the mysql server

[iblank]

Hi,

I have a huge problem and I need help.
I have the data folder from the server I had on one computer (containing the schema folders and the ibdata1 file). Now I need the install the mysql server on another computer, and transfer the data - but every time I try, when I move the data folder, it can't start the server. I must have the data, and can't get it any other way.
Am I doing something wrong? Do I need to do something else then copy the data foldet to "C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.6"?

Please help me

[Luuk]

[quoot]I have a huge problem and I need help[/quoot]
ok

[quoot]....but every time I try, when I move the data folder, it can't start the server.[/quoot]
1) Which data dit you move exactly?
2) Are both servers the same version?
3)Was the first database server shutdown properly, before copying this data?
4)....

[quoot]Am I doing something wrong?[/quoot]
Yes

Maybe you should give some error messages that the server displays when trying to start.

Also, can you explain why you do not have a proper backup of your old server (or cannot make one?)

i.e. mysqldump is a nice tool to make backups with...

[r035198x]

Try changing the datadir option in your mysql configuration file to point to the location of the old datafiles. Make sure mysql is stopped when you do this.