Why are my MySQL error messages in the wrong language, and how can I fix it?

Correcting Language Discrepancies in WAMP/MySQL Errors

It seems you've encountered errors in MySQL, and the error messages are not being displayed in the correct language despite attempting multiple re-installations and troubleshooting efforts. Upon investigation, the issue may lie in the MySQL configuration file (my.ini).

By default, MySQL may inherit the language settings from the installation environment. However, if these settings aren't configured appropriately, MySQL might use a different language for error messages. To rectify this issue, you need to modify the my.ini file.

Locate and Edit my.ini

1. Open the WAMPmanager interface.
2. Click on "MySQL" → "my.ini."

Configure Language Settings

Within the my.ini file, find the section that starts with "mysqld." Within this section, look for the following line:

# Change your locale here !
lc-messages=fr_FR

Replace the "fr_FR" part with the language code of your preference. For example:

lc-messages=en_GB

For English US, use:

lc-messages=en_US

Restart MySQL

1. Save the my.ini file.

2. Restart the MySQL service through the WAMPmanager interface:

   • Left-click on the WAMPmanager icon → "MySQL" → "Service" → "Restart Service."

Note for French WAMPServer Users

It's worth mentioning that WAMPServer is primarily developed in France. Therefore, you may encounter French language settings by default in some cases. The solution provided here will allow you to rectify this and set the language to your desired preference.

With these changes implemented, MySQL error messages should now be displayed in the correct language. If you encounter any further difficulties, you can refer to the provided resources for additional troubleshooting guidance.

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