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1. tug
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   I had 2.7 installed at GoDaddy. Long story short, This is a new install with not much to lose so I deleted my mysql database and deleted my WP files on my server and then tried a fresh install.

   I created a new database and uploaded fresh install with the same config info. Message was "you already have wp installed, try clearing your database table" something to that effect.

   I tried with a new database table new config user name. new database user name, new password and I get the same message.

   After reading another post, I tried returning settings to my original database names, user name and still get the same message below:

   '.__('Already Installed').'

   '.__('You appear to have already installed WordPress. To reinstall please clear your old database tables first.').'
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   ReadMe documentation at your leisure. Otherwise, just fill in the information below and you\'ll be on your way to using the most extendable and powerful personal publishing platform in the world.'), '../readme.html'); ?>

   Please help =)

   Thanks in advance

2. Samuel B
   moderator
   Posted 3 years ago #

   is this a windows or linux server at godaddy?

3. tug
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #

   Hi Samboll!

   I am pleased that you responded to my request for help. I was able to resolve the issue and I'll share it here.

   In short, I had WP 2.7 installed and working beautifully at GoDaddy. I am hosted on a linux OS, Apache server 5.2.5 ver of PHP on a shared account.

   I had an issue that compelled me to re-install wp. I contacted GoDaddy Customer Support. The info was to delete the wp files. No need to worry about the databases. I deleted the files through ftp and waited and re-installed. I kept getting the message that WP was still installed.

   Long story short. The proper procedure for GoDaddy is to navigate to the Hosting Connection panel and "uninstall" WP before trying to re-install. I should have known, but so should GoDaddy. Everything worked out and WP is up and running very well with no other issues.

   All in all, I am happy with Godaddy and customer support. This hopefully is not a negative reflection on their service or performance.

   Cheers

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