Total newb.

[gahi]

I'm trying to setup a forum
I'm using godaddy as a host.
I've modified config.php, and when I upload it, I just get errors.
Are there a step-by-step instructions anywhere. I've tried the manual, but I feel like I'm missing something.
Also, If I want to customize the screen, should I do that before I upload?

[beishe8]

I feel like I'm missing something.

Yes:

The page you tried to access does not exist on this server. This page may not exist due to the following reasons:

Seems you did not upload the vB files yet.



Also, If I want to customize the screen, should I do that before I upload?

No. Setup your forum first,customizing comes later.

[gahi]

I uploaded them, then this screen came up. So now I went back and erased them all. Thanks for the help.

Gary

[gahi]

I loaded it again, still nothing
anyone have any ideas for me? thanks

Gary

[WEBDosser]

no you have not uploaded to a website?..
D:\Hosting\3410802\html\Forums\global.php

that says it is on your D: drive?..

[gahi]

I know, its wierd. I followed the instructions from godaddy. They have a file manager through their site. I tried doing an ftp through explorer, but it timed out, saying it was going to take 1 day 16 hours to transfer an 11'6 mb file. I'm kind of stumped. thanks

[gahi]

I think I figured it out, when I upload through godaddy, it wont allow me to upload folders, so it only uploads the files. I dont know how to get around it, but I think thats my problem.

[beishe8]

I think I figured it out, when I upload through godaddy, it wont allow me to upload folders, so it only uploads the files. I dont know how to get around it, but I think thats my problem.
Hmmm...Which FTP client are you using?
You supposed to be able to upload folders...

[gahi]

I was using the upload file manager through godaddy. Now I'm trying CoffeeCup, but its been going for 3.5 hours. Seems really slow.

[WEBDosser]

get something like cuteftp or wsftp

http://www.ipswitchft.com/resources/evaluation.asp

[gahi]

Any good free ones?

[beishe8]

Any good free ones?
FileZilla is a quite good one.

[WEBDosser]

also..

http://www.freeftp.com/download.html but i never try it..

[gahi]

So the CoffeeCup finally finished, but now the config file didn't change from a .new extension. I went into includes, and tried to rename it again, but it still wont change. When i did the upload, I transferred the entire folder, so now to access it, I need to go to /forums/upload (ftp://ftp./forums/upload) will this cause problems?
thanks for the help

[beishe8]

I need to go to ftp.moabbuzz.com/forums/upload (ftp://ftp.moabbuzz.com/forums/upload) will this cause problems?
There should not be a /forums/upload folder

Should be /forums
or /upload

[gahi]

thats what I was thinking. I guess I have to do it over again...

[gahi]

I cant seem to change the config file to .php
in the column where it tells you the type of file it says NEW
but the name of the file is config.php

[copiertalk]

go to

Tools > folder options > second tab ( veiw) > hide extensions for known file types.

un-tick the bax and save it.

[gahi]

I dont see how I can do that, I'm running vista if that makes a difference.
thanks

Gary

[gahi]

So, I just transferred the file to another computer that has XP on it. I was able to change it no problem. Time to see how a new install works out. Is vbulletin suppposed to be compatible with Vista?

[Zachery]

You're not showing file extensions in vista, that is the difference.