Table 'mysql.user' doesn't exist:ERROR

Question

I am creating a db in mysql for a java program.My program works well in my friends system.But I have some problem with my mysql.

The query is below:

Answer 1

Your database may be corrupt. Try to check if mysql.user exists:

use mysql;
select * from user;

If these are missing you can try recreating the tables by using

mysql_install_db

or you may have to clean (completely remove it) and reinstall MySQL.