install.php will not run

[Marie W]

SMF Version: SMF 1.0.7
I have tried and tried to get this to work.  I get everything uploaded to the server, I change the CHMODs to 777, then I try to run install.php, and get a file not found error everytime.

If I start with ftp:// instead of http:// I get a little closer: it shows the background and some script, but there are lots of error messages.  My server does have mySQL version 3.23.33 and pHp 4.4.1 installed.

I have uploaded it several times and checked that all of the files were uploaded.

Any suggestions?

[Fizzy]

Hi Marie,

If you like, feel free to send me a PM with your FTP login details and I'll take a look for you.

Cheers

Fizz

[Fizzy]

Thanks for the info Marie.

All sorted for you.

The problem was that you put the /forum/ directory at root level. I moved the directory in to htdocs folder where it should be and install.php is resolving perfectly now.

Regards

Fizz

[Marie W]

thanks!  You are tops in my book!  (And thanks for the quick help!!)

[Fizzy]

You're welcome Marie. Good luck with your Forum

[HRWatson68]

Sorry about not posting in the correct place the first time, but fizzy, could you take a look at my system as well, and try to help me?

Thanks,
Harold

[rickshaw]

We have the same error with install.php  We did exactly as the "SM Install" says.
The same file structure.
 
  hxxp:www.oursite.com/forum/install.php [nonactive]

...nothing.

-Rick

[Fizzy]

Guys,

Feel free to drop me the same FTP details and I will have a quick look for you to help save time, but please remember that I also have my duties to perform here on SMF. But I certainly don't mind checking for you

[HRWatson68]

Thanks for everyone who helped, I got it working!!! No frills yet, but I set up a poll, and started a message thread, I know it does'nt sound like much, but I am stoked!

Now if only I could figure out why my photos wont show up on my webpage layout since switching to a linux server...


Harold

[spider]

my i uploaded smf but its not going to install \  its give em intaller error
i tried to pm to  fizz but my pm is off so thts y fizz bro i need ur help i will give u my all info

[HRWatson68]

I'm flattered, but man, I am a total noob at smf and PHP in general. I'm sorry I cannot be of more help, but be patient, and someone on here will help I'm sure.

Harold

[Fizzy]

Spider, no problem matey.
Your install error has been resolved - please check your PM inbox here at SMF.

[Fizzy]

Now if only I could figure out why my photos wont show up on my webpage layout since switching to a linux server...

Hi Harold,

When you say photo's, do you mean avatars? attachments to posts? forum images?
Please clarify or drop me a link to an example of the problem 

[HRWatson68]

Oh, it's not a smf problem, sorry. I figured it out that you have to re-upload images with ftp to make them visable to the web public. I'm talking simple html calls to images on the server, sorry for the confusion, I'm good to go for now, so thanks again and have a great day!

Harold

[Fizzy]

Not a problem Harold.

Good luck with your forum and site

[spider]

im unable to connect u an see in pic blow

[Fizzy]

Spider, you need to ask your server host for that information.

Regards

Fizz

[Sevy]

I also have the same error with install.php. I'm pretty certain I have uploaded all the files. I followed the instructions the best I could but it's just not working for me :sigh:

Fitzy I'm going to pm you my ftp details, I hope you don't mind. I'm in Australia so my time zone is way out with everyone else's as usual so I'm here when no-one else is.

Sevy

[Fizzy]

Hi Sevy,

Please go through and amend all of your CHMOD permissions.
From the image you attached of the install (thanks for that) it looks like all of your files need to be CHMOD'd

For full CHMOD instructions please look at http://docs.simplemachines.org/index.php?topic=5

Cheers

Fizzy

[Sevy]

Thank you thank you Fizzy! 

I'll do that and let you know how it goes.