I am having the same problem (start of thread) on a remote server... I can create the database and tables manually through phpMyAdmin but the installer fails to see it ... I get the exact same error messages but I can use the same data ( db_name, db_user, db_pswd etc) and manually create the db/ tables...
playing with it some I just get an announcement like : "Can't create Database" or <in red="red">" no database, can't create tables" or something to that effect...
how can I get the installer to see the DB ?
thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out...
pax...</in>
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Database creation problems.
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Posted: 12.05.2004, 07:16
Go in to phpMyAdmin and drop the tables from the database. You don't need to run that SQL file unless there is some reason that install won't work. -
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Posted: 12.05.2004, 07:35
still not working...
the installer is not being allowed access although the data works
I've tried hacking the config.php with the user/db data with the same end result... denials...
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Posted: 12.05.2004, 07:37
1: The install system writes the config.php file info for you, you should do nothing with this file.
2: If it says it can't connect then something is being entered wrong. Confirm with your host the database connection information.
3: We need exact cut and paste of the error you're getting.
Also, I neglected to say this, but in the future, do not tack your issues on the end of another thread. Often times, a poster will flag a thread they open to watch for replies, tacking your own issue on to the end of their post can be frustrating -
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Posted: 12.05.2004, 08:08
ok, sorry for the intrusion...I will know better if I need further assistance...
Thanks for your efforts...I though I had overwritten the hacked confic.php files but was using other copies of same hacks...
have a successful install !
thanks again for your time it is appreciated
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Posted: 12.05.2004, 08:32
No problem, glad it worked. I'm personally still of the opinion that that SQL file needs to be put in the docs folder or something. Where it is, it's too visible, and too many people run that SQL with out trying the proper method of installation.
