title: Difference between MySQL .zip and .msi download
body: <p>Sorry I know this is not really a programming question.</p>
  
  <p>But when for example on the MySQL website you are given the option to download a .zip or .msi file. Is the result exactly the same application, or do the two work slightly different. I.e. the .zip option being more self contained, with everything under the MySQL folder and nothing in the registry etc.</p>
  
  <p>This will help a lot towards my problem and future problems.</p>