To install MySQL on Windows, users should download the mysql-essential package for their system from the MySQL website, run the downloaded file which will start an installation wizard, and follow the wizard's instructions to guide them through the installation process.

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Installing MySQL on Windows

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In order to install MySQL on your Windows system, please follow these instructions:
1. Open an internet browser and type http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/.
2. Select the Microsoft Windows platform and download the mysql-essential package that matches your system: 32-
bit or 64-bit.
3. Double-click the downloaded file. A wizard will guide you through the process.

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