[TYPO3-linux] can't select database in install tool

[Darryl Krause]

Hi all

I have been using Typo3 since about 2002, so I have done a number of installs and upgrades, although I'm still using older versions of Typo3. The hosting provider recently upgraded to PHP 5.6, so I needed to upgrade from Typo3 6.1. (Yes, I know that I am way behind the times. I have another site still on 4.5, which I'll have to look at next. )

I first tried upgrading from 6.1 to 7.6.

I have a problem with the install tool. It allows me to connect to the database (step 2).
But then in step 3 under "Use an existing empty database" the drop-down list shows my database but won't allow me to select it.

I have the same issue if trying to upgrade from 6.1 to 6.2

Would appreciate any help.

-Darryl Krause