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OK, I am a newbie. Just downloaded the latest WAMP package 2.0i 7-11-2009.
I am following the various guides (JLBN) about how to setup the root password for MYSQL.
I have done the bit about the 'privileges' setting and changed the root password.
Now I am told to go edit the config.inc.php file.
I am told to find the 'blowfish' line and add my passphrase there.
BUT there is no 'blowfish' line in the file!!
Am I missing something? Should I just add the $cfg ['blowfish_secret'] line?

The instructions also tell me to add my new root password IN CLEAR into this file.
Is that wise? normal?

Hoping the above is not too dumb a question!!

Thank you

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Now I am told to go edit the config.inc.php file.
I am told to find the 'blowfish' line and add my passphrase there.
BUT there is no 'blowfish' line in the file!!
Am I missing something? Should I just add the $cfg ['blowfish_secret'] line?

Step 8
Next step is to ADD the codes below (wamp2f8.jpg or wamp2c8.jpg); if using older phpMyAdmin version, just scroll down and search for it

$cfg['blowfish_secret'] = '';

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The instructions also tell me to add my new root password IN CLEAR into this file.
Is that wise? normal?

Step 12
Option: If you DON"T use phpMyAdmin so often, you should perform this extra step which has a benefit to open config.inc.php to retrieve forgotten password; otherwise, SKIP this step for more security, especially if your computer has more than one user

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/04/2009 12:57AM by yfastud.

I hang my head in shame!!!
Always read the instructions CAREFULLY.
And I didn't.

Apologies for wasting your time. Will be more careful in future!!!!!

an fainleog

it's ok since I know a lot of people just want to go through fast and often miss a step or 2

btw, if you also check the screnshots, it would help too

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/04/2009 02:50PM by yfastud.

I am trying to setup the newest version of WAMPSERVER 2.oi on my windows xp pro pc.

When I download it that part seems to be okay,

However, when I click on phpmyAdmin to change my password and click on Privileges and then click on the edit for root localhost where password is displayed as NO and Global privileges reads ALL PRIVELEGES and Grant reads Yes under change password I enter my new password twice lets say my password is "damm" without the quotes, then I click on go as instructed by you, then I leave the window that says The password for 'root'@"localhost" was changed successfully.

Then I minimize the window and open explore and go to edit config.inc.php which is located in c:/wamp/apps/phpmyadmin3.2.0.1

But when I open it all it has is the following:

<?php
/* Servers configuration */
$i = 0;
/* Server: localhost [1] */
$i++;
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['verbose'] = 'localhost';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['host'] = 'localhost';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['port'] = '';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['socket'] = '';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['connect_type'] = 'tcp';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['extension'] = 'mysqli';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['auth_type'] = 'config';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['user'] = 'root';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['password'] = '';
$cfg['Servers'][$i]['AllowNoPassword'] = true;
/* End of servers configuration */
$cfg['DefaultLang'] = 'en-utf-8';
$cfg['ServerDefault'] = 1;
$cfg['UploadDir'] = '';
$cfg['SaveDir'] = '';
?>

and I have no idea what to do from there.

I appreciate any and the help you can give me,

Randy

Any and all help is GREATLY APPRECIATED

The WampServerGuy

rc2472400@yahoo.com

well, I've just posted above and you should follow from step 8 and check screenshot to see where to add that code

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Do I just put the next line in the config.inc.php file just as it reads?

$cfg['blowfish_secret'] = '';

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or do I have to change 'blowfish_secret' to a favorite question

$cfg['type your favorite question here'] = 'then put my password here';

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Or could you just copy and paste your config.inc.php and modify it based on the
following and email it to me

when I goto myphpadmin and edit my password root localhost i am using the word fudge
for my new password which I enter the word fudge twice then click on go.

Thanks so much for your help

Randy

Any and all help is GREATLY APPRECIATED

The WampServerGuy

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only 1 line, after adding blowfish line, just make up passphrase and put it in b/w those single quote; again, if you check the screenshot, you will see only 1 line

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only 1 line, after adding blowfish line, just make up passphrase and put it in b / w those single quote; again, if you check the screenshot, you will see only 1 line

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are you saying just put this line below:

$cfg['blowfish_secret'] = '';


and that's it then save the file then Restart All Services?

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as for:

just make up passphrase and put it in b / w those single quote;


What do you mean?

Not trying to sound like I am stupid, I am trying to do the best I can by asking questions, I am self taught...


Thanks

Randy

Any and all help is GREATLY APPRECIATED

The WampServerGuy

rc2472400@yahoo.com

Randy, you did NOT look at the screenshot at all???

anyway, only this line

$cfg['blowfish_secret'] = 'ReplaceWithYourPassphraseHere';

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Okay,

I did what you suggested above then I RESTARTED ALL SERVICES

and when I go to phpmyadmin I still get the following:

#1045 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)

Any and all help is GREATLY APPRECIATED

The WampServerGuy

rc2472400@yahoo.com

Check your email

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Hi Brandon,

I sent an email to ya...

Any and all help is GREATLY APPRECIATED

The WampServerGuy

rc2472400@yahoo.com