2.3.4.11. The Service Options Dialog
On Windows NT-based platforms, the MySQL server can be
installed as a Windows service. When installed this way, the
MySQL server can be started automatically during system
startup, and even restarted automatically by Windows in the
event of a service failure.
The MySQL Configuration Wizard installs the MySQL server as a
service by default, using the service name
MySQL. If you do not wish to install the
service, uncheck the box next to the option. You can change the
service name by picking a new service name from the drop-down
box provided or by entering a new service name into the
drop-down box.
To install the MySQL server as a service but not have it
started automatically at startup, uncheck the box next to the
option.
