Re: Mysql error, can't even create database!
If you're trying to install Tiki locally on your PC, I strongly suggest using EASYPHP.
There are detailed instructions here:
http://doc.tikiwiki.org/tiki-index.php?page=Windows+Local+Install+EasyPhp&bl=y
From your error, it sounds like your DB is not running. Your screen shot shows that MYSQL has not been started.
HTH,
-Rick
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