https://www.icyphoenix.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=236
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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 13:26

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I have files in CPanel, to be honest I don't know which to remove and which not to as I need to start again completely with installing this forum.  Can anyone help please?

I am stuck on this:

Copy all phpBB XS files in one folder on your webserver (i.e. /forum/) and then launch the setup install/install.php (i.e. http://www.mysite.com/forum/install/install.php)

Sorry to sound dumb but where is that in Cpanel?


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 15:38

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This is not in CPanel (do you mean ACP by that?). Just type in the URL and then follow the instructions on the screen. Download the config.php when prompted to choose what to do with it (just to avoid running into errors) and then upload it to your root directory.
Then follow the regular installation instructions from the readme.


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 15:41

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I mean I have a half done old forum in my CPanel which I want to remove and install this one from scratch.  I have no forum now at the moment at all so have no ACP either.


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 15:47

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What is CPanel?!


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 15:52

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I thought everyone used it sorry.

http://www.cpanel.com/index.html

Where else does everyone upload everything to?


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 16:18

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I have a server at a German provider and for uploads I use a FTP programm.

So what is your current problem?


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 16:20

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Well my host completely closed my forum on Friendz4life so I am having to start again from scratch.  I can't use FTP, only CPanel but don't know how to do a clean install using that, only adding images, editing chat, etc.  Did you have a look at the CPanel link?


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 16:28

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I took a look at CPanel, however the Demo doesn't work from here. because it uses a different port.
Does CPanel support MySQL & PHP?

Can you upload files with CPanel? Or is that your main problem right now?


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 16:49

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I can yes and it does support them but I have never installed a forum before and don't know where to start.  I have had an offer to do it for me but this isn't for a few days and at the risk of sounding impatient, I need the forum now as none of my members have a forum to use now since my host shut it down.

Would it be OK to give you access to my CPanel for you to have a look and maybe see what I mean?


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TheLastLegion
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 16:56

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are you a noobie with cpanel?

I run a webhosting company with cpanel pro x, and am willing to help you :)

Cpanel yes it allows you to upload files and comes with a web editor included, if your host doesn't have this then its probably very old version of cpanel.


Cpanel supports mysql & php. It depends if the host even updates the php/mysql. Then to optimize your mysql it comes with phpmyadmin

If you need help 24/7 or around the clock with these kind of things consider switching to my webhosting plans. :)


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 16:59

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[quote user="TheLastLegion" post="1911"]are you a noobie with cpanel?

I run a webhosting company with cpanel pro x, and am willing to help you :)

Cpanel yes it allows you to upload files and comes with a web editor included, if your host doesn't have this then its probably very old version of cpanel.


Cpanel supports mysql & php. It depends if the host even updates the php/mysql. Then to optimize your mysql it comes with phpmyadmin

If you need help 24/7 or around the clock with these kind of things consider switching to my webhosting plans. :)[/quote]

Hi, no I'm not really a newbie, I know how to edit files, upload files etc but not how to start from scratch, ie installing a forum which is what I need to do.

Thanks a lot for the offer but I have paid hosting on a Gold plan with over another year left so can't pay for another host.  It's just really frustrating, all of this help and I just don't know how to do it still.


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 17:06

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[quote user="Claire" post="1908"]I can yes and it does support them but I have never installed a forum before and don't know where to start.  I have had an offer to do it for me but this isn't for a few days and at the risk of sounding impatient, I need the forum now as none of my members have a forum to use now since my host shut it down.

Would it be OK to give you access to my CPanel for you to have a look and maybe see what I mean?[/quote]
Where to start? Upload all the files from the XS package!
Then you acces your domain (where the uploaded files are) and start the DB installation. If you go to your site for the first time, you're automaticly taken to the installation. From there it should be self explaining.
And have a look at the readme.

If you wish, I could take a closer look at CPanel. I shouldn't be to hard...


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TheLastLegion
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 17:06

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o its ok if your still new with cpanel i am not making fun of you for that i am saying if you need help i'll provide em :)

Which part do you have trouble on?

I know its really hard to get it working with word to word posts, usually i just install it for my clients  :mrviolet:

if you want i'll install it for you give me your instnat message contact or something


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 17:09

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Thanks guys, if you go to, www.chatterz.co.uk though, it is just blank.  I have CPanel access but don't know where to upload the files to for a start.


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TheLastLegion
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 17:10

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you need to CHMOD the files and remove any restrictions you set in cpanel


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 17:12

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[quote user="Tom" post="1916"][quote user="Claire" post="1908"]I can yes and it does support them but I have never installed a forum before and don't know where to start.  I have had an offer to do it for me but this isn't for a few days and at the risk of sounding impatient, I need the forum now as none of my members have a forum to use now since my host shut it down.

Would it be OK to give you access to my CPanel for you to have a look and maybe see what I mean?[/quote]
Where to start? Upload all the files from the XS package!
Then you acces your domain (where the uploaded files are) and start the DB installation. If you go to your site for the first time, you're automaticly taken to the installation. From there it should be self explaining.
And have a look at the readme.

If you wish, I could take a closer look at CPanel. I shouldn't be to hard...[/quote]
Hi Tom

It isn't for the first time as I use to have my forum on the Chatterz address but moved it to Friendz4life as I couldn't install and my host offered to do it for me.  Since we have fallen out though and he updated it badly (see all of my support questions, lol) he has deleted it so I am going back with my better host.  The only trouble is that they don't do installs.


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TheLastLegion
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 19:00

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problem seems to be solved 

i set it up enjoy claire :)


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 19:33

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[quote user="TheLastLegion" post="1938"]problem seems to be solved 

i set it up enjoy claire :)[/quote]Hmmm... no need for me to do it then.

I just looked at the demo and I think the best way to do it, use file manager to upload the package as zip file and then extract it on the server. Looks pretty simple.


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TheLastLegion
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 19:37

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that causes heavy server load and most servers do not support that feature

because compressed feature some servers work 

so i just uploaded them all manually


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 19:39

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All manually? With this mask for 5-10 files at a time?!


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 22:04

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OMG thank you thank you!  I will sort you out on Saturday when I get paid. :D

What do I put into the following?  Sorry, new at this.

Database Server Hostname / DSN:  	
Your Database Name: 	
Database Username: 	
Database Password: 	
Prefix for tables in database: 	
Admin Configuration: 	
Domain Name: ? [color=#b200ff]chatterz.co.uk or www.chatterz.co.uk?[/color]
Server Port: 	
Script path:


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 22:14

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Your hoster should provide this data. Or maybe you can see it in CPanel somewhere.
Do you have a database yet?


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 22:16

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[quote user="Tom" post="1961"]Your hoster should provide this data. Or maybe you can see it in CPanel somewhere.
Do you have a database yet?[/quote]
Not sure to be honest.


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 22:18

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Then maybe I should have a look -> You have PM. :)


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 22:33

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Thanks Tom, you have mail.  :lol:


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Tom
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 23:06

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Ok, I've managed to set up the database and I set up all the permissions. However there is still an error about a missing file which is where it's supposed to be. I'm trying to figure this one out.


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 23:11

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Sorry Tom, I thought from what he posted that Lgion had finished but he hasn't uploaded the templates he just told me. :lol:


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TheLastLegion
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 23:25

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not all files were setup

now im finishing uploading all the files i uploaded 98% of the files today now finishing up

this mysql database: cbowner_forum was already setup you overote it tom lol its ok i fixed it, now im giong to merge the 2 forums 

claire check pm


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Claire
Thu 31 Aug, 2006 23:42

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I have done and added you hun, thanks. :)


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TheLastLegion
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 02:10

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Guys at phpbbXS i need your help with this because the error seems to be coming from phpbbXS

I was uploading one of the mysql backups Claire had made and it was appx 30 MB, once it was done about 20 min, it said "phpbb_album" was not found so i took a look at the mysql tables and i found "INSERT phpbb_album" and many other tables like those and it shows clearly it is inserting the album tables, however it keeps saying that error. My doubts are either Claire was using a old version of phpbbXs but she said it was the latest version so never mind that, or it could be that the other phpbbXs was custom modded which i doubt since Claire seems to be a person of "just install & use".

Anyhow does anyone have a clue what the problem could be? I tried then creating a mysql user and connecting it with her other mysql database it connected perfectly but it said "ERROR GENERATING NEW SESSIONS from session.php" so i chmodded session.php to 777, still nothing, something seems to be wrong...

 :cry: any help?


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Claire
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 02:12

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Hi Stan.

The back-up was from the last version of PHPBBXS.


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Tom
Fri 01 Sep, 2006 14:07

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[quote user="TheLastLegion" post="1979"]Guys at phpbbXS i need your help with this because the error seems to be coming from phpbbXS

I was uploading one of the mysql backups Claire had made and it was appx 30 MB, once it was done about 20 min, it said "phpbb_album" was not found so i took a look at the mysql tables and i found "INSERT phpbb_album" and many other tables like those and it shows clearly it is inserting the album tables, however it keeps saying that error. My doubts are either Claire was using a old version of phpbbXs but she said it was the latest version so never mind that, or it could be that the other phpbbXs was custom modded which i doubt since Claire seems to be a person of "just install & use".

Anyhow does anyone have a clue what the problem could be? I tried then creating a mysql user and connecting it with her other mysql database it connected perfectly but it said "ERROR GENERATING NEW SESSIONS from session.php" so i chmodded session.php to 777, still nothing, something seems to be wrong...

 :cry: any help?[/quote]Claire had a lot of problems with her old board. Some of them might be Database related. She had the modding done by someone else who might not have done it correctly. Then after the update she ran into alot of problems.
It is possible, that the database is corrupt.


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Claire
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 10:26

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Yep I agree Tom and now having gone since Wednesday morning UK time with no forum.  I just want the damn thing installed.  I was paying someone but he has disappeared.  How dare he have a life. :P

Default board language:  	English
Database Type: 	
Choose your installation method: 	Install
Database Configuration
Database Server Hostname / DSN: 	
Your Database Name: 	
Database Username: 	
Database Password: 	
Prefix for tables in database: 	
Admin Configuration
Admin Email Address: 	cbowner@gmail.com
Domain Name: 	
Server Port: 	
Script path: 	
Administrator Username: 	
Administrator Password: 	
Administrator Password [ Confirm ]: 	

I know a few but what do I put as the domain name?  www.chatterz.co.uk or chatterz.co.uk?

Where can I find the other points that I need to fill in please?


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ganesh
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 10:38

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Hard to follow you through so many 3ds...  :roll: 
For other data, such as Database ones you have to ask your host...


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Claire
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 10:41

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3ds?

Yes I am emailing them now.  Have to go out now though.  Hopefully I'll have my forum back later or sometime this century. :P


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ganesh
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 10:42

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[quote user="Claire" post="2109"]3ds[/quote]
Threads... sorry... ;)


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Claire
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 11:58

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Oh then why not just say that? :P


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KugeLSichA
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 13:06

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[quote user="ganesh" post="2110"][quote user="Claire" post="2109"]3ds[/quote]
Threads... sorry... ;)[/quote]

LOL very nice acronym.. its like [b]10Q[/b] for thank you  :mrviolet:  :mrorange:


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ganesh
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 13:19

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It's a mixture with italian...  :P


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Mighty Gorgon
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 14:17

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Yes... 3ds it's only italian... :wink:

Claire, please... try to keep your requests in fewer topics... and try to be more specific and CLAIRE... oopss... CLEAR... so we may help you.

As you can see all the staff here is trying to help you in setting up your new site... :lol_flag:


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KugeLSichA
Sat 02 Sep, 2006 22:55

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[quote user="Mighty Gorgon" post="2175"]
As you can see all the staff here is trying to help you in setting up your new site... :lol_flag:[/quote]

yes because CLAIRE is an woman, if a man has this probs, i think the help wolud be also to him but with not so much help...

jejeje  :mryellow:  :mryellow:  :mryellow:


