Reinstalling a database

[Blind Fool]

OK, for some reason I don't know the MySQL database corrupted when I upgraded to the latest forum version.

As a result I need to "load" the backup I created to (I hope) restore my forums, I would hate to have to start all over again :(

How do I go about reinstalling the back ups I created.

I ran the back up from the control panel and saved the SQL file to my PC, but I have no idea or knowledge of SQL or telnet...

Where do I need to upload the backup to and how to I reinstall it?

I am a real idiot with this stuff so please be nice to me.. :)

[eva2000]

create a new database i.e. newdbname

and follow step 4. here http://vbulletin.com/manual/movingservers.html

and then change your config.php to point to newdbname

check to see if all works etc..