title: A simple .bat file for opening mysql console in Windows?
body: <p>It seems like on linux machines, its super easy to access mysql console, you simply type <code>mysql</code> and you're put into mysql console, where you can then type <code>SELECT bla FROM foo</code> and the query is executed, etc.</p>
  
  <p>On windows however, it seems like you have to type <code>C:\mysql\bin\bla-bla\something.exe</code> each time. </p>
  
  <p>Is there a way to, for example, make a .bat file that each time I open, it opens the command prompt with mysql console already selected?</p>
  
  <p>Specifically this is about windows xp.</p>