[support] Install Script just loops on the database page

Hello -

I am a newbie that really needs some help. Everytime I run the install script from the install.php page, it just loops me back to the page without any errors. If I enter an incorrect username/password then it will give me an error, but the correct combo will not. I have created the database and a new user, granted all needed permissions and flushed the privledges. I have even given the install script the root user information. I just get the same result each time. Here is what I am running:

- Windows XP - Apache 2.2 - Drupal 5.3 - PHP 5.2

I used the MSI installer for PHP.

There are a few messages about this issue, but without a good solution. Please help.