Uploading SMF to FTP directory problems

[Idioteque]

SMF Version: SMF 1.0.7
And perhaps (aka most likely) this is more Idioteque error, but let me break it down:
SMF 1.0.7, hosted on hxxp:godaddy.com [nonactive]:

-I successfully upload the 1.0.7 files to a newly created directory (i.e. "forum" or even just my main) using the built-in FTP client.

However,

-Entering the URL ...com/forum/install.php only brings me to a 404 and haven't been able to install


Any ideas what I may be doing wrong either with SMF or uploading?

[Scubasteve]

are you sure the structure is intact? IE are your you didnt accidentally upload the unzipped smf folder instead of whats in it? That would make it /forum/nameofzipfile/install.php

[Idioteque]

Hi Reaper,

I extracted the entire contents of the 1_0_7 hxxp:install.zip [nonactive] to a new folder (i.e. in this case, "forum").  I double-checked your point, though, thanks!  I'm not above a bit of dimentia here and there, hah!  And the files I uploaded match and/or equate to the same number contained in the .zip download.

I'm at a loss.  Uploading all my other pages, graphics, etc. hasn't been a problem.  I set up the "forum" directory the same as my "web stats" directory, which works. 

Any other ideas?

[kegobeer]

Verify the directory structure is correct.  Also remember that capitalization does matter.  Index.php is not the same as index.php (except on Windows hosted sites.)

[Idioteque]

Upon rechecking the directory structure, all appears peachy. 

For some reason, I just can't get the install.php to execute.  On the other hand, entering a URL such as ...com/forum/agreement.txt (aka another file within the same directory from the 1.0.7 download) opens the file right up.

GoDaddy servers are supposed to be compatible with .php, or am I barking up the wrong tree.

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EDIT:  My hosting plan is through a Windows server that will not run .asp, that's all.  I'd need to upgrade to get .php support.

Thanks for all your help guys!