• Registered: 2004-03-04
  • Posts: 5

Topic: Installing PunBB

I have followed the following instructions:

"Copy/upload all contents of the directory upload/ into the directory where you want to run your forums. Run install.php from the forum root directory through your browser"

The problem is that when i run the install.php file from the root directory, it opens up in dream weaver and all i see is the code.This isn't what's supposed to happen is it?

  • Registered: 2004-03-04
  • Posts: 5

Re: Installing PunBB

When i try to open it using IE, nothing happens. Any ideas.

  • From: 127.0.0.1
  • Registered: 2001-11-02
  • Posts: 9,167

Re: Installing PunBB

It sounds as if you haven't installed PHP correctly. Either that or you are navigating to the file in your directory structure instead of navigating to it via HTTP.

If you've installed PunBB in the root of your local webserver, you should open up your browser and go to http://localhost/install.php

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4 Reply by Paul (edited by Paul 2004-03-05 16:29)

  • Paul
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  • From: Wales, UK.
  • Registered: 2003-08-13
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Re: Installing PunBB

You mentioned in your earlier post that you had installed php and mysql. You didn't mention what webserver you had installed. Have you installed Apache or IIS? What happens when you open your browser and just type http://localhost