wordpress

[MASSEY]

I have a domain that previously had wordpress on it. I deleted that wp and installed it again.

Now when i set it up i get a "you already have wordpress setup"

I deleted the original myslql database so what other steps do i have to take to get wordpress to ackowledge the new one?

Thanks.

 

[OldWelshGuy]

did you completely empty the folder of all files?
try deleting the entire folder and starting a new one

 

[MASSEY]

It was originally in a folder in the wwwroot, i deleted it.

Now i upload it into the wwwroot and when i have set it up visit that final link and it tells me already installed.

What is aspnet_client & cgi-bin , they are two floders in the wwwroot i dont recognise. I dont think they are to do with wp are they,

 

[cubicaaron]

What is aspnet_client & cgi-bin , they are two floders in the wwwroot i dont recognise. I dont think they are to do with wp are they,

You won't need to touch those other files. You should ensure that your wwwrooot directory is completely empty, ans start a fresh with both your database and hosting space. This, in theory should solve your problem.

When you say it says "Already installed" - what exactly can you see on the page? The wordpress setup screen?

 

[MASSEY]

i get this message

http://birminghamelectriciansltd.co.uk/wp-admin/install.php

I have the old html site still in the wwwroot folder is that what might be messing it up?

 

[Zeal]

rename the wpconfig file.
then click on the install link above ^^^^
enter your DB details


[edit]

Disregard the above ^^^ I skipped a few posts :redface: (opps)

 

[Lukejenx]

Have you cleared ther database?

 

[cubicaaron]

Wordpress automatically installs with the table prefix _wp, so in the config file, change this to something else. if this fixes your problem, you hadn't completely emptied the database, however it will all work fine because it will be a completely new installation!

 

[MASSEY]

The host has mailed me, if they can't work it out i will give it a go cubic .

 

[Faevilangel]

You need to flush the database, delete the table holding the wp info then set it up again, also remove every file, don't leave any.

 

[PETTE]

Just change the config file parameters to different values that before. That should work.

 

[brownie]

Did you use an automated script to install Wordpress from your control panel, if so which one? Was it fantastico?

If so, look for the .fantasticodata directory and remove the Wordpress entry under it.

Forgot to add, because it has a . at the start by default it is hidden, turn on hidden files in cpanels file explorer or your FTP client.

 

[MASSEY]

Ive sorted it now,

Or should i say my host did it for me

 

[bizfox]

Install it into a new directory/folder.