Why Can't I Install mysql-python on Windows?

Troubleshooting MySQL-Python Installation Error on Windows: Cannot Open Include File

When attempting to install the mysql-python connector, you may encounter the error "Cannot open include file: 'config-win.h'." This issue is particularly prevalent on Windows systems.

The cause of this error typically lies in missing or outdated Visual C components. To resolve this issue, verify that you have installed the latest version of Visual Studio C redistributable for your system. Ensure that you select both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions, even if your operating system is 64-bit.

Alternative Installation Method for 64-bit Windows

If the aforementioned steps do not resolve the issue, consider using the wheel installation method for 64-bit Windows machines:

1. Install Wheel: Run the following command in your terminal:

   pip install wheel

2. Download Wheel File: Visit http://www.lfd.uci.edu/~gohlke/pythonlibs/#mysql-python and download the appropriate wheel file based on your Python version (3.x or 2.7).
3. Install Wheel File: Use the following command to install the downloaded wheel file:

For Python 3.x:

pip install mysqlclient-1.3.8-cp36-cp36m-win_amd64.whl

For Python 2.7:

pip install mysqlclient-1.3.8-cp27-cp27m-win_amd64.whl

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