MySQL Instance Wizard Stuck on Start Service (2 replies)

When I try to install MySQL (using mysql-5.5.8-win32.msi), I get to the very last part where it says start service and just gets stuck. I've had this problem for two days now and I've read other online tutorials with no luck. I added an exception to port 3306 in the Windows Firewall, yet it still doesn't work.

This is how far I get in the installation before it freezes:


Also, clicking anywhere in the window causes a no response error.