database errors on yahoo wp installation

I have 20+ database errors when I attempt to install wordpress on a new server. At the end of the this long list of errors, it says that wp is installed, but when I attempt to log in, I have to start over again with the same list of errors. I have the same site with the same files installed on a different host, and everything is normal and working great. HELP! The new host is yahoo (not my choice, and I have had so many difficulties getting competent customer service, so before I call about this one, I just want to make sure it’s them and not me!) Any suggestions would help.