What I meant was: instead of telling them to edit this and that you can tell them just run a file(click next next and next..) and then http://localhost , isn't it better for newbie ? The only thing you need to guide for that 'newbie' is the link to download that file.

# Click the "import" tab.
# Select "browse" near "upload file"

I installed everything ok.
Now I am in phpmyadmin but I dont see the fields above.
There is a run sql queries area only.
Any ideas?

... but then you end up having to tell the 'newbie' where to find AppServ, how to install that, what the need to know about it, and then they can 'click next next next'. Somewhere in the chain the person needs to be flat out told what directions to take: Adding another layer to it like AppServ just strays from the KISS method.

edit, nvm :)

Awesome Deaths, even though there is already another one, it's nice to check 2 sources. Things like this also take a lot of work, so thanks!

Quick question: will this work from the internet, via http://ipaddress/ ?

If your ISP allows you to run server on their network, ppl can access to website on your home machine.

Yes, below that big textbox there is a little text saying:
"Or Location of the textfile :"
Press "browse", the press "go".

Depends on your ISP.
Your firewall will probably block it though, if you have a good router.

You can access it from your local network VIA the IP, just go to WinMySQLadmin, and there it says your local IP.

EDIT:
Updated the guide, gone into a little more detail for the importing of your old DB.

Also fixed a little typo, it wasnt an "Upload" button, but a "Go" button ;)

Wow, i never knew i could do this ^_^

Works like a charm..will definately be using this for testing mods i make for my forum ~_^

Hehe, glad it worked :).

There should be some kind of install button for hints & tips :/

I am loading my vbulletin.sql file which is 9mb size but I am waiting for so long and nothing happens, I mean almost an hour now.
is this normal?