title: Where can I download mysql jdbc jar from?
body: <p>I installed and tried to use jasper report studio. The first brick wall you hit when you try to create a datasource for your reports is </p>
  
  <pre><code>java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.mysql.jdbc.Driver
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  <p>The forums say I need to install a jar on the classpath. I have no idea how to do this, so the first hurdle is how to get the jar. The only place I can find is this:  </p>
  
  <p><a href="http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/" rel="noreferrer">http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/</a> </p>
  
  <p>but this unfortunately gives you an msi installer, not a jar. I don't want to install stuff, just get the jar.</p>
  
  <p>I have mysql DB installed, had have trawled through the install dir in program files, but can't find the jar.</p>
  
  <p>Anyone know the official (not malware site) way to get hold of the mysql jar?  It seems bizarre that its so hard to find.</p>
  
  <p>I have windows 8 64 bit and mysql 5.6.</p>