mysql - InnoDB: Unable to lock ./ibdata1 error: 35

Question

I'm trying to start MySQL in safe mode but the log file just keeps spitting out:

[ERROR] InnoDB: Unable to lock ./ibdata1 error: 35
[Note] InnoDB: Check that you do not already have another mysqld process using the same InnoDB data or log files.

Notes:

1. I've stopped all mysql processes and have checked using the ps command

2. I've read this having repeated trouble with MySQL and Snow Leopard - Unable to lock ./ibdata1, error: 35

Answer 1

Just had this issue with MAMP Pro. Couldn't stop or start MySQL. Typed ps aux | grep mysql, then kill [process id] for each line. Then I could successfully launch MySQL again from MAMP Pro.