Movable Type Knowledge Base: Table 'mt

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When attempting to install Movable Type, I get an error that says: Table 'mt_author' already exists.

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This error means you are trying to use a MySQL database which has already been initialized with some or all of the Movable Type tables.

If you are trying to install for the first time, make sure the database you are using is new or has been cleared of any pre-existing Movable Type tables (i.e., if you are reinstalling from scratch and do not wish to preserve your old weblog data).

If you are trying to install again because previous efforts to do so have failed, you will need to drop any tables created by your earlier attempts before you can run the script again.

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