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1. desmondo
   Member
   Posted 11 months ago #

   Hi all

   This is one I've never come across, and it's driving me CRAZY!

   I'm moving WordPress from my local server to a live one, with a completely new URL. The new live server had a version of WordPress setup already with a one click install, so I thought easiest just to go into phpMyAdmin on the local, export, change the paths, then clear the live database and add my SQL file.

   When I do this though and go to browse the site, WordPress is still asking me to install, so it's not recognising that the content's been uploaded. I'm definitely looking at the right database, as I can run the install and it creates the tables.

   Can anyone think of a reason why it wouldn't recognise the content I've uploaded into the database? Would REALLY appreciate any help - I'm completely stuck.

   So far I've tried:

   - Clearing the database and re-importing (many times)
   - Changing the compatibility mode on export/import to SQL40
   - Checking the versions of mySQL are the same on both servers - (they are both version 5)

   None of this works, so thanks for any advice or tips you can offer :)

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 11 months ago #

   Try reviewing Moving_WordPress

3. desmondo
   Member
   Posted 11 months ago #

   Thanks Esmi

   So, I went back and read through every page of information there - all the stuff about databases, phpMyAdmin, moving WordPress, etc.

   I even tried to just change the URL on my local version, instead of going into the database and changing the paths manually, still has not made a difference when I shift the database across.

   Do you have any other ideas I may try? Would really appreciate your help.

4. desmondo
   Member
   Posted 11 months ago #

   Hi again

   So, for any future visitors to this post, this is an option to try.
   http://wordpress.org/support/topic/established-wp-blog-redirecting-to-installphp?replies=14

   Apparently WordPress looks for the "options" table and redirects to the install page if it doesn't see it, or it's corrupted. I've checked my database, all the tables are OK, so that's not my problem.

   If anyone has a suggestion again, I'd be really thankful!!

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