Can't install wordpress in WebMatrix

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I have a My SQL database already. I am prompted for the password which I enter but it says it cannot connect.

I have access to my MySQL database. Can I add a user and new password to allow the WordPress to install?

When I go to the command prompt and enter MySQL, I am asked for the password. I enter it and it works. The same password does not work for installing WordPress in WebMatrix. Why is that?

The database I am using is in development on my local machine (localhost).

WordPress is evidently unable to connect to an existing MySQL database in WebMatrix.