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1. NORTH
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #

   The file 'wp-config.php' already exists. If you need to reset any of the configuration items in this file, please delete it first. You may try installing now.

   I get that same error if I click on "Update your profile or change your password" on the Dashboard.

   Any idea how to fix this? I forgot my password, and need to change it, so I can submit the blog to Technorati.

   -NORTH

2. Samuel B
   moderator
   Posted 6 years ago #

   You forgot your database password or your admin password?

   If admin, delete the wp-config.php file and run the install.php file again. Your database won't be affected, but backup in case.

3. NORTH
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #

   I just found my password in the email it sent me at install, so I am good there.

   Is the only way to fix this problem, however, to reinstall? I'm scared.

4. Samuel B
   moderator
   Posted 6 years ago #

   Don't be - it's no big deal.
   Just backup DB "in case".

5. Les Bessant
   Moderator
   Posted 6 years ago #

   If you lose or forget your password, it's not difficult to reset it:

   http://www.tamba2.org.uk/wordpress/phpmyadmin/

6. NORTH
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #

   Hmmmm... ok well that didn't seem to work. I deleted the wp-config.php (actually renamed it with _bk on the end), and ran the install.php, but I get this:

   ##########
   There doesn't seem to be a wp-config.php file. I need this before we can get started. Need more help? We got it. You can create a wp-config.php file through a web interface, but this doesn't work for all server setups. The safest way is to manually create the file.
   ##########

   The wp-config.php file has all the info necessary to run the install, db name, pass, etc... so I don't understand why you want me to delete it?

   DOES ANYONE KNOW THE REAL SOLUTION HERE?

   Thanks...

   -NORTH

7. NORTH
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #

   The question again is, why is profile.php spitting out this error?

   The file 'wp-config.php' already exists. If you need to reset any of the configuration items in this file, please delete it first. You may try installing now.

8. NORTH
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #

   BUMP...

9. NORTH
   Member
   Posted 6 years ago #

   Help, I'm drowning in the wonderful land of WordPress errors!

   Does anyone speak profile.php???

10. NORTH
    Member
    Posted 6 years ago #

    Why do blondes have holes in their faces? Cause they eat with forks! HAHA...

    Any ideas on how to fix this error which is produced from profile.php? --OR-- how to reinstall and restore my entire wordpress, including database/uploads, etc??

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    The file 'wp-config.php' already exists. If you need to reset any of the configuration items in this file, please delete it first. You may try installing now.

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