cannot upgrade to mysql version 8.0.26 (1 reply)

Hello,
I have tried to upgrade from mysql 5.7.31 to 8.0.26, but no matter what I do, the version is not showing up in WampManager tray icon > MySql > Version.

I have upgraded to wampserver 3.2.5, and installed the VC++ 2019 executables, and installed the MySql 8.0.26 add on from [wampserver.aviatechno.net]. I have also tried following the steps below:
Exit Wampserver
Download MySQL version and extract to a folder, e.g. mysql-8.0.2-dmr-winx64
Copy the contents of the folder to a new mysql subdirectory, e.g. wamp64/bin/mysql/mysql8.0.2
Open a command windows (as an administrator) on wamp64/bin/mysql/mysql8.0.2/bin/
Type : mysqld.exe --initialize-insecure --- This will create the right data folder
Copy wampserver.conf from mysql5.7.14 to mysql8.0.2
Copy my.ini from mysql5.7.14 to mysql8.0.2
Edit mysql8.0.2/my.ini and replace all instances of mysql5.7.14 with mysql8.0.2 (then save)
Run WampServer64 as administrator
(https://stackoverflow.com/questions/55112032/upgrading-wamp-server-to-mysql-8-0-15)

Still, WampManager only shows the MySql 5.7.31 version. Please enlighten me about what I am missing. Thanks in advance.

I am running Windows 10.0.19042.1237 x64.

Best Regards,

Philip