i need help how can i fix this error?

[iceytdot]

i have a big problem on my site right now, every 20 minutes it seems to log everyone out and give me this database error:




Database error in vBulletin :

mysql_connect(): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)
/home/thaunsig/public_html/forums/includes/class_core.php on line 265

MySQL Error :
Error Number :
Date : Sunday, September 25th 2005 @ 11:52:29 AM
Script : http://www.thaunsignedhype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17
Referrer : http://www.thaunsignedhype.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4
IP Address : 70.26.113.244
Username :
Classname : vb_database




i got this error on a 3.0.7 n now im getting it on my vb 3.5.0

i paid alot of money for my site and this error killed my other site, so i bought a new one thinking i wouldn't have this problem on the newest board, if someone can please help me fix it, it would be very appreciated

[Paul M]

That's a server error, your mysql installation is broken - contact your host.

[iceytdot]

thanks for the help its much appreciated

i will contact my host now!!!

n i wont have to estart my forums right?