Ok so I install the server for wow following DEVS guide and I GOT everything going right.. I even had the ENTIRE database extracted perfectly... But then I got a new database and wanted to redo the batch file.

So I go into Navicat and have to turn on mysqld.exe to logon to the Connection. I TRY and it does not work. The command prombt comes on and goes off quickly..., I also had this problem on my friends computer to install the server. Now it use to work but doesnt.. The only way to get mysql runnning is to use mysqlwinadmin but then once I try to do the batch file I get that error max packets. The only way to fix it I can see is too do run>c:\mysql\bin\mysqld --set_variable=max_allowed_packet=32M

Ive tried setting the variable to winmysqladmin but I dont think its working since the batch file got an error again when I tried to batch it. Ive also tried reinstalling mysql which in doing so ERASE my db so now I NEED to redo the batch file.

I need to be able to run mysqld.exe properly which is in the mysql folder under bin. Pls help.

"The command prombt comes on and goes off quickly" is the general problem.info>http://www.adventnet.com/products/simulator/help/getting_started/faq_general.html