I ended up doing a "fresh" install of ST, then I "stopped" the website & application pool. Then I copied the APP_DATA folder from my old installation and removed the SystemSettings.xml file. Finally, I started the application pool and website and navigated to it. I was able to then select the new database correctly.
Thanks for your time and help!
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Ben Santiardo, Senior Programmer Analyst
Eastern Suffolk BOCES