diff --git a/install/steps/5-database.php b/install/steps/5-database.php
index c2d63a7b..eba45349 100644
--- a/install/steps/5-database.php
+++ b/install/steps/5-database.php
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ if(!$error) {
 					unset($_SESSION['saved']);
 
 					$locale['step_database_error_file'] = str_replace('$FILE$', '<b>' . BASE . 'config.local.php</b>', $locale['step_database_error_file']);
-					warning($locale['step_database_error_file'] . '<br/>
+					error($locale['step_database_error_file'] . '<br/>
 						<textarea cols="70" rows="10">' . $content . '</textarea>');
 				}
 			}