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1. liz evans
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   For some reason i have double checked all my codes, php and msql stuff, but when i go to upload the install it comes up with:
   _('Already Installed').'

   '.__('You appear to have already installed WordPress. To reinstall please clear your old database tables first.'

   Its as if it has not installed properly as things are all over the page. and im stuck with what to do. can someone help me

2. figaro
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   If you just want a new WordPress install, then open the wp-config.php file and about 3/4 of the way down find the table prefix. It is probably set to wp_ Change that to wp1_ save the file and visit your blog address to set-up a new blog.

3. liz evans
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   hi my table prefix is just wp_ is that ok?

4. figaro
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   That's okay, but if you are getting the "already installed error" and you just want to get past that and have a new, empty blog, then just change that to wp1_ and save the file. Then when you visit your blog you should be prompted to set-up a new blog.

5. mashaka
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   Hi, I'm having the same issue. I get the code saying that I have already installed etc. I have wordpress installed successfully for one user and have installed wordpress to a separate folder for a new user. I have created my database and have changed the wp-config to link to that database. The database is completely empty. I had this problem with the other installation as well but it was quite some time ago and I can't find the solution on your forums. I have tried everything suggested with no success. I am using the same server for both installations and I am viewing the install.php with firefox. I have uninstalled and reinstalled and created a second database (deleting the first).

6. liz evans
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   im so confused, i dont have a blog already, im starting from scratch this set up! and the wp1_ doesn't help either, when i open up the file in the web browser now all i get is the 404 error of my url?

7. figaro
   Member
   Posted 7 months ago #

   @liz evans: If you want, email me the login info to your hosting account and I'll fix it for you so that you have a new blog. 234figaro432[at]gmail[dot]com

   If you email me, reference this discussion topic.

8. lilsaint8701
   Member
   Posted 1 month ago #

   Same problem for me, can you tell me how You fixed Liz evans', if you fixed it ?

9. samboll
   moderator
   Posted 1 month ago #

   1st be sure php is actually enabled on the host

   if so, then login to your host's phpmyadmin
   select your database
   select all tables (put a check by them)
   scroll to bottom
   from drop down menu select "Drop"
   then click Go
   done

10. lilsaint8701
    Member
    Posted 1 month ago #

    I'm using a local server with MAMP.
    There are two databases in myphpadmin :
    - information_schema (28)
    - mysql (23)

    I dropped the tables for "mysql" but can't do it for "Information_schema". An error occurs saying :

    requête SQL: Modifier

    TRUNCATE CHARACTER_SETS

    MySQL a répondu:Documentation
    #1044 - Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' to database 'information_schema'

    Sorry, it is in French.
    I don't know what else to do.
    It still says :

    '.__('Already Installed').'

    '.__('You appear to have already installed WordPress. To reinstall please clear your old database tables first.').'

    If you have any other idea, please.

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