install.php

[OEA]

Hey im trying to set up a forum. But when i try to run the "install.php" file it gives me a page error. Im putting the address as http://www.oeamusic.com/forums/install.php does anybody know why i am doing wrong?

[(jj)]

Your problem is that you uploaded your forums outside of the htdocs folder.

You will need to move the forums folder inside of htdocs, then it will work as it should.

[David Byrnes]

Well, the error is a 404, which indicates that the install.php isn't in the forums directory. You should have created the directory "forums" inside your "htdocs" directory, with all your files and directories for your forum inside it. Check that, and try again.

[OEA]

Thank you very Much "jj" and also thank you for a quick reply, because ive been trying to config this stuff for ever.

[OEA]

(okay that worked, but now it's telling me that it could not connect.)

(I pinpointed the problem, it has to be in the username and password.. My MYSQL is server 08 so i think i got that right. maybe i will just have to check my MYSQL settings)

Well i checked it. My host is mysql08.powweb.com and my user name and pass are right. but im still getting the could not connect error. i dont know what is wrong with this thing.

[digital]

What type of a forum are you trying to use, phpBB?

[OEA]

http://www.chipmunk-scripts.com/page.php?ID=8

This is the one im trying to use I dont know if its me or the script that is bad, or a little bit of both... But i dont see why it wouldnt work if im putting the login and server info in right. I Even changed my MYSQL user name and pass and tried that nothing.. If there is anyone who can help me please i need to fix this and get on with other things lol.

Thank you,
Jordan

[digital]

I would suggest using phpBB instead of this one. It sounds exactly the same, the only difference is I never heard of the one you are trying to use before.

[Croc Hunter]

I can't see any /forums/ directory. Make sure you're FTP uploading your files in the correct mode. For example text files like .php in ASCII mode and images like .gif in Binary mode.