mysql-workbench only shows splash screen when being launched

Question

I've downloaded mysql-workbench 5.2.35 and installed it, but when i run it, it shows only the splash screen, nothing more.

Solution 1

Here's a .deb file for Ubuntu 11.10 of MySQL Workbench, compiled from the sources with the patch applied. Works perfectly fine on my 11.10. Sorry for it being only 64-bit.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/773778/mysql-workbench-gpl_5.2.35-2_amd64.deb

Solution 2

Until new builds are available, you will unfortunately need to build from source.

From the MySQL Workbench Blog:
http://mysqlworkbench.org/?p=1217

How to build from source:
http://mysqlworkbench.org/?p=1221

The first link has the link to the patch needed to get things working, as well as the bug report.

Solution 3

It’s a bug in MySQL. Close the window to go on (for instance by pressing Alt-F4).

Later, similar things happen when you open a connection. Do not press ‘Cancel’, instead close that splash window again (for instance by pressing Alt-F4).

Solution 4

Here is the way:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:olivier-berten/misc
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mysql-workbench-gpl

Solution 5

I found something really strange. If you right click on the Mysql workbench icon on the launcher and close it, it starts! But the same thing happens when you try to open a connection to do some queries. I definitely prefer phpmyadmin.

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Comments

[Stefano]

I confirm that it is only needed to press ALT+F4

[Stefano]

worked also for me!

[Harssh]

Is there a patch for i386 bcoz amd patch not working