phpmyadmin cannot connect to mysql

i have a problem that just doesn't make any sense to me...

i installed mysql and then installed phpmyadmin

when i type

"http://localhost/phpmyadmin"

i get a prompt for a username and password

i typed in "root" for the username and the mysql password i set for the password. phpmyadmin gives me a message that the password or username is wrong.

when i used that same password on the mysql command line, i was able to connect with the server.

i don't know why phpmyadmin isn't working for me

any help on this matter much appreciated

thanks in advance

 

 

 

 

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