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[cosmebio]

Hi,

Once again stuck in step 3 of PrestaShop Installation process.

I went through the Database configuration and I was able to verify it successfully.

I also was successful in the Email Set Up step.

But, when I press the NEXT button I get the following error message:

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A Prestashop database already exists, please delete it or change the prefix.

The default prefix for PrestaShop database tables is

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What I am supposed to do to get through step 3 of the PrestaShop installation process?

Thanks,

José

[cosmebio]

I sorted it out myself again.

José

[Rotor]

From 1240332390:

I sorted it out myself again.

José

Maybe you should also say how did you solved the issue. That would help others, don't you think?

[Dellytoe]

Hai guys, I got same problem as mention above. could you please inform me how to solve this problem? thanks

[rocky]

This error occurs when you try to install Prestashop twice with the same database prefix. You need to log in to phpMyAdmin and delete all the existing database tables with that prefix, or if you want to keep that Prestashop installation and create a second one in the same database instead, you should provide a different database prefix.

[Dellytoe]

Thanks for your info. I've decided to delete all installed prestashop than reload again. I started from the beginning and installed satisfactorily. thanks.

[classyjoeses]

I had to delete all my prestashop files on my computer because I made some mistakes and needed to go back to original settings (minus all my meddling).

I've reinstalled Prestashop again and I want to restore the old database.

How do I 'drop the database in'? on step 3 as opposed to deleting it?

[rocky]

There is no option in the installer to do that. The best you can do is choose the "Clean install" option, then import your tables using phpMyAdmin.

[KyGoogleGuy]

Please help, I am Stuck! - During the installation process -

"A Prestashop database already exists, please drop it or change the prefix." Can't get to the next step.

I have tried changing the Database engine from InnoDB to MyISAM (No Luck.) Created new database(s) several times. (No Luck.) Tried new database (No Luck.) Reading the forums it appears that others have had this problem, but no solutions posted.