title: Root user not working on local MYSQL server
body: <p>There are several similar threads on this topic, but none of them seem to address my issue. I have a fresh install of MYSQL 5.6.11 on Mac OS 10.8. I was not prompted to create a root password during the install process. That should mean there is no password, or the password is root. However, I can't connect as root with any of these combinations, or my system password, or anything else. </p>
  
  <p>As a result I get some version of this error for every command I run, including when I try to reset the root password:</p>
  
  <pre><code>ERROR 1045 (28000): Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)
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  <p>I uninstalled MYSQL and reinstalled it. Same problem. I downloaded Sequel pro can can connect without any user or password set, but have no permission to do anything.</p>