How should I go about this? Should I install a new fresh SMF forum and then use the convertor file to upload all the old threads to the new SMF board? I could use some help on the proper path to do this. I have read many threads around here but it all seems to get confusing. Im not really a php guy. Is there someone I could pay for help, possibly?
Hello.
First you need to read this
http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Converting
So:
install SMF in the same server, same or different database, different folder
pick the correct converter, load it to SMF's folder, then run it via browser.
Try it and let us know if you need further help.