Install.php opens text file

[moonchild]

SMF Version: SMF 1.0.7
Hello - I have uploaded SMF and it is in my FTP space.  When I click on the install.php file,  it opens up to what looks like all the text and script.  Why am I unable to get to the installer?

If it helps, earlier my machine kept recognizing the .php file as a Microscoft PictureIt! file.  I did get the installer then, but of course it only opened up the PictureIt software.  I uninstalled the PictureIt! software and this conflict appears to be removed.

Looking forward to some help.
Thanks!

[JayBachatero]

That means that your host doesn't support PHP.

[winrules]

SMF Version: SMF 1.0.7
Hello - I have uploaded SMF and it is in my FTP space.  When I click on the install.php file,  it opens up to what looks like all the text and script.  Why am I unable to get to the installer?

If it helps, earlier my machine kept recognizing the .php file as a Microscoft PictureIt! file.  I did get the installer then, but of course it only opened up the PictureIt software.  I uninstalled the PictureIt! software and this conflict appears to be removed.

Looking forward to some help.
Thanks!

You have to install a webserver, php and mysql. If you're a beginner I'd recommend WAMP Server.

[moonchild]

I am using GoDaddy Linux, and it indicates it supports PHP.  I also have the ability to create up to 10 databases in mySQL. I did create one database, just in case there needed to be one.  Is there something I need to do to get the install file recognized by PHP and SQL?
Thanks again...

[winrules]

Go to the file on your server, don't open it on your home computer.

[moonchild]

Well that is a problem.  I am hosting my site with GoDaddy - so I don't own (or even know) exactly where the server is.  Am I unable to use SMF if I am not hosting it my own hardware?

[winrules]

Well that is a problem.  I am hosting my site with GoDaddy - so I don't own (or even know) exactly where the serve is.  Am I unable to use SMF if I am not hosting it my own hardware?

Go to the file on your internet. So like http://www.yoursite.com/smf/install.php.

[moonchild]

I think that is what I have been trying.  I have been going to the address for the install.php file on the ftp site for my domain.  Your message says to go to the http site - I am trying that, but not having much success at the moment.

[winrules]

I think that is what I have been trying.  I have been going to the address for the install.php file on the ftp site for my domain.  Your message says to go to the http site - I am trying that, but not having much success at the moment.

Don't go to the file on FTP, go to the URL of the file.

[Arbalot]

can you write your adress here?

[moonchild]

I am getting "Page Not Found", even though I can clearly see the file and folders in my FTP space.  I uploaded this today.  Do you think there is some waiting period while GoDaddy makes this live?  In other words, maybe I can't access the http url right away and have to wait?

[moonchild]

Couldn't posting the domain open me to a security problem at this point?

[moonchild]

Bueller........anyone........

[JayBachatero]

Did you upload the files to the public_html dir?

Please do not bump topics in such a short amount of time.

[moonchild]

I don't think so.  I don't have a file by that name in the FTP space - but I am quite sure it is possible I don't know what I am looking at.

[moonchild]

My apologies.  I actually don't know what you mean by bumping topics in a short amount of time.  I am feeling pretty blonde at the moment.  If you can clarify, I will comply.  Everyone has been really helpful so far.
Thanks.

[Harzem]

Ok, bumping is posting for a topic to remind people to help you. You should wait for some time (usually more than 24 hours) if no replies were posted.

You should access your file at http://www.youraddress.com/forum/install.php

I've written the folder "forum" here, but this may be different at you. But it is never "public_html". And it is case sensitive, I mean "Install.php" is different than "install.php"

[JayBachatero]

Can you please PM me an account with FTP access?