Why am I getting a java.lang.ClassNotFoundException?

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java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver

i am getting this error after executing apache in Eclipse helios and i am using MYSQLyog ultimate

please help...how to remove this error...??

jzd · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-03 12:10:04Z

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There are several ways to solve this issue however, this is generally the easiest.

Copy the MySQL driver to your project in eclipse. It is a jar file that comes with the MySQL driver: MySQL Driver
Right click on the jar and select 'Build Path' -> 'Add to Build Path'

That should do it. You might have to 'clean' you project (Project->Clean...).

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answered Mar 3, 2011 at 11:19

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Jigar Joshi · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-03 11:13:14Z

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You need to add MySql jdbc driver in your classpath

answered Mar 3, 2011 at 11:13

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