My gut would be that not all the files are uploaded. Particularly if you're getting that window inside of a window thing.
You can't do a new install, as the tables already exits. So it won't let you. No harm done there in trying. But once you get all the files uploaded, the upgrade should be simple.
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No harm done there in trying. But once you get all the files uploaded, the upgrade should be simple. 
