I can't install vBulletin 3.8.7 [Database Error]

[Micronichos]

Hello, I'm trying to install vBulletin 3.8.7 for a new project and I can't make it work. My setup:

PHP 5.5.4
MySQL 5.5

I have tried putting $config['Database']['force_sql_mode'] = true; on false, and it doesn't work. I can connect to recently created database from mysql client. I have tried to put root user and password and I get the same problem:

The database has encountered a problem.

I have also tried putting mysqli db type, it doesn't work.

I have experience installing databases and php applications but I can't solve this, please could you help me? any idea? thank you in advance.

[Wayne Luke]

What is the specific error that is being returned?

[Micronichos]

logo	Database error
The database has encountered a problem.
Please try the following: Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser. Open the www.example.com home page, then try to open another page. Click the Back button to try another link.
The www.example.com forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

[Micronichos]

I have another Wordpress sites running with MySQL in the server with no problem.

[Mark.B]

We're going to need to see the actual MySQL error.....

[Micronichos]

in /var/log:

-rw-r----- 1 mysql adm 0 May 12 22:57 mysql.err
-rw-r----- 1 mysql adm 0 Aug 8 06:26 mysql.log

where can I see the MySQL error?

[Zachery]

You'll need to be using 3.8.8 to even attempt an install on php 5.5.

[Micronichos]

I have tried with vBulletin 3.8.8 and it does the same error. Any idea?

[Zachery]

If you right click and view the source, it should show you the email.

Also, you should have every database error emailed to you.

[BirdOPrey5]

In your config.php file make sure you are using mysqli and not just mysql.

$config['Database']['dbtype'] = 'mysqli';

[Micronichos]

I get this:
MySQL Error : Table 'myforum.datastore' doesn't exist

[Wayne Luke]

I get this:
MySQL Error : Table 'myforum.datastore' doesn't exist

You need to run the install script.

[Micronichos]

Thank you, it works now!