Unidentified error connecting to MySql

Question

I’m almost embarrassed to post this question because
there seems to be plenty of the same issue already here. On the
other hand I’m not as embarrassed as the developer who
created such a useless message as “unidentified error”
.... but that’s another story.
I’ve reviewed those other messages & solutions and
still get this error.
I’m running Dreamweaver MX version 6.1 under Windows XP
and trying to connect to a local MySql database.
I have no problem connecting to the local database using
several other applications (including Navicat) so I think my set up
is okay.
I’ve also tested the connection with my browser (
http://localhost/mysite_root/test-connect.php)
and that test was successful.
I have defined the document type (PHP of course) and testing
server models.
I am attempting to use the + sign in the databases tab and
navigate to the MySql database and that is when the
“unidentified error” occurs.
I have tried removing the connection scripts.
I have downloaded and applied updates from the Adobe web
site.
One posting mentioned modifying the php.ini file, but it is
unclear what to change or even why that would be necessary since
everything else works.
I admit that establishing this MySql connection should be a
no-brainer that takes minutes not hours. But I’m out of
ideas.

Answer 1

TheLark wrote:
> I appreciate the reply. My URL prefix is exactly as you
said it should be.
> And for whatever its worth, the local root folder and
the testing server folder
> point to:
> C:\Program Data\Websites Apache\htdocs\mysite_root\
Your settings seem to be correct. Other likely causes of the
"Unidentified error" are:
* MySQL isn't running (since you can connect with Navicat,
that's
probably not applicable).
* A software firewall is preventing connection between
Dreamweaver and
MySQL.
* You have old versions of the hidden connection scripts. I'm
not sure
if this option is available in MX 6.1, but go to Site >
Advanced, and
select Remove Connection Scripts. Then create a new MySQL
Connection in
Dreamweaver. This replaces the contents of a hidden folder
called
_mmServerScripts, which controls communication between
Dreamweaver and
MySQL.
The reason you get "Unidentified error" is because
Dreamweaver cannot
even communicate with MySQL, and therefore cannot identify
the problem.
David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "The Essential Guide to Dreamweaver CS3" (friends of
ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/