I was trying to use My SQL with VS web developer express edition. First of all I have tried to connect with this driver. From the original My SQL site. But I didn't get the My SQL connection in the drop down list of visual Database connection manager. Then I tried with another commercial driver. But still same error. Then I found the error is not with the drivers. The problem is in the Express editions. Express edition does not allow any third party plugin to be installed. From deferent forums I found these drivers work fine and works visually in visual studio 2005 and 2008. For details you can go to the following forums
But now I have a good news. You can use direct C# code to access My SQL database from Visual studio express editions through any driver. I have done this with both the driver mentioned in my post. Problem is just in the designer.
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