can't get install script to run

[The_Yak]

I am new to setting up a vbulletin from scratch but i think i have at least most of the config file edited properly and the stuff on the server i needed to do is correct yet when i try the step with install.php in the url all i get is "cannot find website" or whatever.I've gone through the manual a few times and even watched a few video tutorials but i must be getting the path wrong or something simple.So i'm stuck as to how to get some help.If i could just get past this point to where i can start building the forum i will be so happy.We have just spent a bunch of money between the server and the vB license and i'm stuck at this spot and feeling dumb for not knowing what i'm doing wrong.I have all the files properly loaded to the server that i knew how to do.Anyone have a suggestion besides keep reading? :)

yeah i'm a total newb i admit it hehe once i get it online i'm pretty knowledgable with the rest.

[llamabox]

When you edited the config.php you did edit the items to the right of the = sign correct?

You change 'root' to the appropriate database username and leave everything else as is.

This is correct:

$config['MasterServer']['username'] = 'your_dbusername';

This is NOT correct:

$config['MasterServer']['your_dbusename'] = 'root';

[llamabox]

Or maybe...

When all the files have been uploaded successfully you should rename the upload folder on the web server to the name you want to use for your forums directory.

When you run the install script you will use http://www.example.com/The name you changed upload folder to/install/install.php

[The_Yak]

Or maybe...

When all the files have been uploaded successfully you should rename the upload folder on the web server to the name you want to use for your forums directory.

When you run the install script you will use http://www.example.com/The name you changed upload folder to/install/install.php

I changed the name of the folder to forums then i've tried many times http://www.mediseedblahblahblah.info/forums/install/install.php

is that not right?

well if you could see it hehe .info/forums/install/install.php


When you edited the config.php you did edit the items to the right of the = sign correct?

You change 'root' to the appropriate database username and leave everything else as is.

This is correct:

$config['MasterServer']['username'] = 'your_dbusername';

This is NOT correct:

$config['MasterServer']['your_dbusename'] = 'root';

yes I did like i said its all pretty straightforward and i know a little bit about stuff so its not like i'm a total moron and don't know what i'm tryin to do.I'm sure its just one little detail either in the config file or on the cpanel for the server.I guess its gonna come down to finding someone we can trust enough to let in the cpanel who knows how to do this.I tried whats his name the mod but he doesn't answer me and my other friend is always busier than he plans on and always cancels out on me hehe.I should have this figured out somehow soon i hope i want to get building our new home.

[llamabox]

I definitely don't think your a moron or anything. Just trying to thing of what little things it could be.

[The_Yak]

yeah i wasn't implying you were calling me a moron but anyway i have it installed but where it says to delete install.php well i deleted the file then try to go to the control panel and it says the file is still there to go back.WTF its deleted already?