If your Joomla 3 installation is stuck, don’t worry—it’s a common issue. Problems can arise during the installation process due to server settings, file permissions, or missing dependencies. With a few troubleshooting steps, you can get your site up and running smoothly again.
This problem occurring most usually at Joomla 3.x. To solve this go to \www\Your joomla folder\installation\sql\mysql and open Joomla.sql file find the term
ENGINE=InnoDB
and replace ALL with
ENGINE=MyIsam
MyIsam is more supported and compatible with Joomla.
Do also the same with (sample_data.sql) file, if it's quickstart setup.
With more than 15 years of hands-on experience in Joomla, the author specializes in building and redesigning websites that are both functional and easy to use. Driven by a passion for clean code and thoughtful design, they help individuals and businesses bring their digital ideas to life—turning concepts into smooth, engaging online experiences.
