apparently it had tried to run the script previously because the database entries were there, but because it gave me an error I didn't realize it at the time. Created a new database and used that and it installed fine.

I'm having the exact same issue.  During my install it came up with some error about d:/mshome.... or something like that (I was unable to cut and paste because the text box kept refreshing).

so I just blew away everything again and started a new DB.  Waiting to be granted permissions and we'll see.  nonetheless - an infinite loop isn't cool and it doesn't make my hosting provider too happy either.

Anyone else?  Or has there been any more updates lately... I would sure like to see a new install manual - seems like a few things have changed.

DNN is great though - thank you everyone that works on it.