Error in WordPress: The table prefix cannot be blank

While setting up WordPress, I encountered an issue during the database details input in the first step of the installation process. I am using XAMPP and have tables in my database named wordpress_tbl_table1 and wordpress_tbl_table2. I entered "wordpress_tbl_" in the table prefix field but it returned an error.

ERROR: "Table Prefix" must not be empty.

In the wp-config-sample file, the table prefix is set as 

$table_prefix  = 'wordpress_tbl_';
. After doing some research online, I found a solution that involves copying the wp-config file. However, when I try to copy or rename the 'wp-config-sample' file, it prompts me with an error stating that it needs the 'wp-config-sample' file. Am I making a mistake in the table-prefix field?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Answer №1

Make sure to review the database for the following:

Step 1: Check Option table

SELECT * FROM `wp_a123456_options` WHERE `option_name` LIKE '%wp_%

Step 2: Check usermeta table

SELECT * FROM `wp_a123456_usermeta` WHERE `meta_key` LIKE '%wp_%'

Installation Steps for Fresh Wordpress

  • Open htdocs and extract wordpress.zip here.
  • Create a blank database and copy the name of the database.
  • Run your project.
  • A page will appear for selecting language.
  • Fill in the required information.

That's it, installation is complete.

Download Wordpress https://wordpress.org/download/

Facing a Blank Screen During Installation?

Go to the path xampp\php\php.ini, open it, and update max_execution_time to

max_execution_time = 90

Note: If issues persist, please consider reinstalling xampp

Answer №2

1) The best place to inquire would have been wordpress.stackexchange.com

2): Incorrect! It is advised to create a blank database using phpMyAdmin, label it something like mywp, and during the WP installation process, input any desired table prefix in the appropriate field.

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