mysql installation problem...help!

[thirsty_guy]

I'm attempting to run mysql on xp pro. Okay, I downloaded and unzipped and the installation went smooth...or so I thought! At the dos prompt I get

C:\mysql>mysqlshow
'mysqlshow' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

Do I have to mess with the bin directory or the autoexec.bat path? Any help with much appreciated!
thirsty_guy

[thirsty_guy]

...and when I type
C:\mysql>c:\mysql\bin\mysqld-opt
to start the server it just hangs on me.
Any advice?
Thanks
thirsty_guy

[thirsty_guy]

I also tried...
C:\>c:\mysql\bin\mysqld-opt
nothing.
I go into services and there is nothing mysql related in there.
*sigh
thirsty_guy

[thirsty_guy]

got it!

C:\mysql>C:\mysql\bin\mysql test

Boom!
thirsty_guy