Restoring from database via phpMyAdmin – Keep getting INSTALL SCREEN

  • Resolved deepstandard

    (@deepstandard)


    16 years, 9 months ago

    Hello. I am attempting to restore my blog from a database backup file. I go through the process of dropping all the tables in the database. I get through the process of importing the backup. However, when I go to login to the blog, I get the new installation screen. It asks for the blog name, and email address. I click Install, and repeat the process….same results each time. What am I doing wrong?

    When I import the backup, it shows ALL my comments, posts, etc. have been imported. I do not want to lose my blog. What am I supposed to do.

    Thank you,
    Wise

    PS: I am using WordPress 2.8.2

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  • byurick

    (@byurick)

    16 years, 9 months ago

    DId you just try to restore the database or did you restore any site files as well? Be sure the wp-config file is in there.

    whooami

    (@whooami)

    16 years, 9 months ago

    you need to make sure that the info inside the wp-config.php matches whats in the database — specifically you need to look at the prefix.

    if, for example, your newly imported tables are using wp1_ then the prefix inside the wp-config.php needs to be set to that ..

    The only other cause of that would be if your options table isnt present or is crashed.

    Thread Starter deepstandard

    (@deepstandard)

    16 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks guys. The issue was that the table’s prefix were different. I had to go back and change it.

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