Why Are My WAMP/MySQL Error Messages in French?

WAMP/MySQL Error Language Settings Not Configured Properly

Many users have encountered an issue where WAMP/MySQL error messages are not displayed in the correct language. This can be a puzzling problem, especially for those who have recently installed or reinstalled WAMP.

Solution

The key to resolving this issue lies in the MySQL configuration file, my.ini. By default, this file may be set to use the French language for error reporting. To change this setting, follow these steps:

1. Locate the my.ini file: Use the WAMPmanager menus by left-clicking the WAMPmanager icon, navigating to "MySQL," then "my.ini." This will open the my.ini file in your editor.

2. Find and modify the locale setting: Search for the line that begins with "# Change your locale here !". It will likely be set to "lc-messages=fr_FR." Change this setting to your preferred language, such as:

   • lc-messages=en_GB for English (United Kingdom)
   • lc-messages=en_US for English (United States)
3. Save changes and restart MySQL: Save the my.ini file and then restart MySQL through the WAMPmanager menus. To do this, left-click the WAMPmanager icon, select "MySQL," then "Service," and finally "Restart Service."

Once MySQL has been restarted with the updated language setting, error messages will be displayed in the correct language.

Explanation

The "lc-messages" setting in the my.ini file specifies the language that MySQL will use for error reporting. This setting is typically set to French by the WAMPServer developers, potentially due to the French origins of the project. By changing this setting to your preferred language, you can ensure that error messages are displayed in a language that you can easily understand.

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