uninstall everything, mae sure you clear the PHP and MySQL properly then use this link as it not only lets you run vB on your PC but also sets up a virtual host on your PC so you can run other web applications too like Photopost or PhpMyAdmin etc etc

Hi fella. I've now cleared out all previous installations of MySQL, Apache and PHP and re-installed, worked perfectly!

Only thing is, in the first post under MySQL Binary Installation instruction no 03. I do not have a data folder in C:\network\MySQL\bin\ Instead, it's at C:\network\MySQL\

I created this data folder where it is supposed to be according to the instructions and created a folder called vbulletin as stated.

I've re-set the Apache server, all ok.

I have uploaded the files as instructed for vbulletin and modifed my config.php so that the command for the database is :
$dbname = 'C:\network\MySQL\bin\data\vbulletin'

Now, when I go to http://localhost/forum, I get the parent directory stuff with all the files and folders listed, brilliant, click on the install folder, nothing appears, strange as there are files and folder there. If I type the full url, http://localhost/forum/install/install.php IE finds the file, but instead of executing the scripts, it opens the file as a txt file :mad:

Hmmm, normal html files seem to be ok

just one other thing, where under the PHP Binary Installation instruction 05. SMTP = smtp.myisp.com - Should that actually be my real isp? or should thar say smtp = smtp.localhost.com ?

Thanks in advance

Hi Allen,

yes you need to use your smtp server there.

From memory you have to amend the location of some folders as the instructions pertain to earlier versions.

Goodluck

i cant get it to work with my licence number, when i input it, it just brings me back to the main page :/

your licence number is only needed when accessing the download from vBulletin.com.

To run vB on your own pc for testing, you dont need to put in the lic#, (unless things have changed for vB3.

when running the vB install/upgrade script, you do need your license #. Well for vB 3.x

This is a very very very useful thread, thanks alot!!!!!!!!

I can't logon to phpmyadmin or into mysql from CMD...

Any ideas where I remove that password?

The password is still 'password' but i can't login to phpmyadmin :P mySQL in CMD seems to be working now though.

Just installed this on a 2nd PC I had laying around... which is now a dedicated development server running NT 2k Pro. :) Worked great, thank you very much!

Did you make sure your grants were run correctly? If you did a grant all for monty you need to login with monty and not root as well.

I run vb under windows xp and 2003 but i have to run apache first
where I like to run IIS so

does Vbulletin works under IIS ?? or only under apache and if it can work under IIS what things to be done ?/

I was looking everywhere for this and no body tell us how he can do that :speechless:

I'm new to this, obviously...So please bear with me a little here...

I have followed the instructions...I run the mysqladmin.exe & it doesn't ask for a password. I tried uninstalling & reinstalling both mysql & apache, as well as deleting the my.ini file & uninstallin/reinstalling both...Still no go...

I tried the same again, only this time using the mysql configuration wizard dealio, and still no go! I'm getting a little frustrated with it & myself, as I normally don't have this many problems with things - especially when I'm following directions, line for line (I even copied it to a notepad file & printed it out so I can mark off what I've done!)

Any *quick* help would be appreciated. However, please do not link me to a different tutorial that uses a different process - I would like to learn how to do this "the old fashioned way"...Even if it means I need to put a few mattresses outside my window so when my computer goes flying, it won't completely be ruined! ;)

*restarting*
I'm crossing my fingers to hope this works this time...

**Just noticed in the PHP zip file - there is both a php.ini-dist and a php.ini-recommended file...I've been using the dist file, as shown in the tutorial -- but would a switch to the "recommended" one have a huge difference?**

I'm just wondering (1) this will work with vBulletin 3.0.7 and (2) can I test hacks, and install skins while being OFFLINE?

I found it was just so much easier to use a precompiled package. I used wamp server package. It has the PHP, MySQL, PHPMyAdmin, and Apache all rolled into one very easy windows installer. Took maybe 5 min to download and install (and it is totaly free).

I went into phpmyadmin and created a database.

Then put the files that are for upload from the vb package inside a folder int he www section of the wamp file folder.

Ran the vb install and la te da one sharply running test server/database/vb!

I Cant Go To That Link For The Apache Thing, Its Says I'm Forbidden On This Server :S. Any Suggestions?

Offline from your web host YES.
However your web browser must be online (not neccesarily connected to the net) to access your index page. You are essentially creating a dummy server on your desktop or laptop.

What you are actually doing is installing PHP and MySQL onto your own PC in order to install the vB software and any other PHP program.

Then you can test your scripts and hacks without being connected to the Net.

Note that once you have tried the hacks and they run properly, you need to upload the modified files upto your live server.

Good luck

Thank You.

What Exactly Do I need To Download From Apache.org Because The Link On The First Post Of This THread Just Takes Me To The Apache.org Homepage :S

try the link in my earlier post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....&postcount=481

It will save you time!

I've a little problem with MYSQL, hope somebody's able to help or has advice:

mySQL-help says this:


I'd think, it must look like this if i want to create a database, right? But my mySQL looks like this :


It's the same look if I'm clicking on my computer-name or on mySQL or on test ... So: What's wrong with it?

Thx for help! :)

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

error
why?

I got a cookie problem. When i login it says i'm logged in but then it just brings me to where i started and i have to login again. I added the notice to my config, still doesn't work...

You can use also PHPTriad

Thanks! You made it easier... some links weren't working... but make sure to update your PHP if you want to run 3.6.1

I realize this quote is rather dated, but I too recently had this problem and needed a solution. Attached is a script Mike Sullivan posted at vB.com to fix the issue, I've edited it to be compatible with 3.5.x/3.6.x.

Hopefull this'll save someone from pulling their hair out. Cheers!

Acidburn:

This worked well for me, thanks a lot!

This is the first time I'm installing all this, and I'm so very lost...

I have the directories like so:

C:
-Network
--Apache2
--MySQL
--Php

I'm stuck configuring Apache on Step 6 because it can't find php5apache2.dll

It's there, but it won't recognize it. I'm installing the latest software, Apache 2.2, PHP5.2.6, and MySQL 5.0 on Windows Vista. (I don't like Vista, either, but it's all I have to work with.) I'm retraced my steps in the guide, but nothing seems to change. Is there a more up to date guide?? Thank you, help would greatly be appreciated.

this article is old hat now - i used xampp and was up and running with a localhost vb within 5 mins

sweet :)

can you post details please?

this is a great tut i have setup newest of mysql , apache , and php. i have one question. I am down to actually doing the vbulletin on my pc. If i want to have exact copy of what is online and what i have on my pc ..

what are the best steps ?

i got confused by what is all out there. Do i install vbulletin like normal on my pc but create database the same name ? also how do i get my template there which i did tons of modifications to the normal template ..i am not takling add on mods ..i am not worried about those ...just the modifications i did to my template ? any help would be appreciated.

This tutorial is kinda old, just get Xampp or another "complete server repack"

i use Xampp easy and runs anywher..
http://www.apachefriends.org/en/index.html

excelent to setup a dev board or similar.

Get a complete backup of your live site and download it to your local PC. Create a new database on your local system name it exactly what your live site database is called. Import your database like you would if you were going to move your site. You have to change the config.php file (username and passwork, the datebase name should be the same.) If you are using a subfolder on your local system and not root, you need to add /subfoldername to the forum path in the config.php file. If you are using a CPanel backup, copy the contents of the public_html folder to your local forum folder.

You will need to change the path settings in vboptions if you can log into admincp. If you can not, you can manually change them in the database in the settings table. You will need change the http://www.yoursite.com to http://localhost/yoursite.

Basically that should get you a functional duplicate of your live site.

can someone show how to set a user in mysql? i cannot figure out how to do it from the guide

Agreed. I had a test board set up in 5-10 minutes.

Someone needs to write an article like this for xampp. I plan to set up a permanent local mirror of my old site using xampp. Hmmm...maybe I'll write an article...

I am stuck here, I d/l php VC9 x86 Non Thread Safe Zip file (that was 13.42MB) not as you mentioned. I extracted it to the folder C:\Network\Php. but I didn't find the file php.ini-dist.

the only two files .ini-"something" are php.ini-development and php.ini-production

plus, explain more please about moving the php file to %SYSTEMROOT%, what do you mean by SYSTEMROOT? is it C:\Windows thats it?

Please Help! Thanks

Yes, if Windows XP and default installation. To test, click 'start' and 'run'. In the run box type %systemroot%

This should open up a folder window, most likely c:\windows.

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This is an excellent article, but really needs updating?

I was halfway through the initial instructions and got tied up in knots. It was only 30 odd pages later in the post I find the link to Xampp which looks like it can save a lot of time.

Still working through....

xampp is SOOO quick. There's even a portable version on portableapps that works. Just unzip, throw on a drive in the root, unzip the vb files to the htdocs directory and start the install.

I've got my sandbox development site running on xampp on a flash drive. Works awesome.

so can i install this on Windows Vista?

You should be able to install xampp on vista no problem.

Thank you for the explanation to the question how can run file .htaccess in my PC

I used xampp when I ran it on my XP Pro box. Much easier to get everything installed and running correctly and it is basically a click and install..