mysqldump version Error while exporting data from MySQL

Question

I am getting an error while exporting data from mysql 5.5.29(winx-64). I am using mysql workbench -gpl-5.2.45(win 32).

The error message is

Answer 1

"wb_admin_export.py" looks at PATH variable to find mysqldump and get version number....

Answer 2

Check File->Edit->Preferences, Administrator tab. You need to provide correct path to mysqldump there, or leave field clear to use mysqldump.exe shipped with Workbench.

Answer 3

You have to start MySql Workbench as Admin. Rightclick on the Icon and select "run as adminstrator" that fix the issue. If this won't fix it have a look at Help > Show log file

Best, Nils