MAMP not starting MySQL

[web_rookie]

I had previously downloaded MySQL on my computer. However, I discovered MAMP and want to use it. When I try to "Set to default Apache and MySQL ports" in the preferences form, Apache starts back up but MySQL doesn't and then my web program won't recognize my local server. What can I do to fix this?

 

[edadams]

Hi
If you do a 'ps -ax' in terminal does it show any instances of mysql running, if yes then you already have the apple/mysql version running on that default port. You will need to disable this before using MAMP one.
Ed

 

[web_rookie]

...At least, it says "0:00.01 /bin/sh ./bin/mysqld_safe --datadir=/usr/local/mysql/d" which I think means it is running. So, how do I stop or disable it.

And thanks sooo much by the way for your help.