Select the Microsoft Windows platform and download the mysql-essential package that matches your system: 32-bit or 64-bit.
Double-click the downloaded file. A wizard will guide you through the process.
When asked about the setup type, select Typical.
Several screens follow. When the wizard is complete you'll have the option to configure the server. Check Configure the MySQL Server now and click Finish.
A new wizard will be launched that lets you configure the server.
When asked about the configuration type, select Standard Configuration.
When prompted, set the Windows options as shown in the next screenshot:
When prompted for the security options, provide a password for the root user.
You'll have to retype the password.
Tip
Provide a password that you can remember. You'll need it later to connect to the MySQL server.
In the next window click on Execute to proceed with the configuration. When the configuration is done, you'll see this:
Click on Finish. After installing MySQL it is recommended that you install the GUI tools for administering and querying the database.
Look for the Windows downloads and download the Windows (x86) package.
Double-click the downloaded file. A wizard will guide you through the process.
When asked about the setup type, select Complete.
Several screens follow. Just follow the wizard instructions.
When the wizard ends, you'll have the GUI tools added to the MySQL menu.
What just happened?
You downloaded and installed MySQL on your Windows system. You also installed MySQL GUI tools, a software package that includes an administrator and a query browser utility and that will make your life easier when working with the database.