Hi Christina. There are no modules (categories) like VN. This is planed to be done in the retail version.

I have downloaded the hack and am currently installing it. I would like access to the restricted forums if that is possible.

I assume you guys have some 'streamlined' upgrade process in mind to the retail version from the 'lite' version once the retail one is out?

Due to no modules and all now, I assume hacks and the such should be done via editing vB, then? Like the FAQ for the site (not just the forums) should then be put into the internal vB FAQ pages, etc.?

Unfortunately no. There will be no upgrade, since the retail version is totally different from the free one.
For the free version, all editing is done only in one file, you don't touch vBulletin, except when you install it... v3.7 requires only 1 small edit to VB.

if ya check the url provided in the url field you will see it says im in safe mode and wont let index.php cant access my root.

Is because you probably didn't set the full path properly... I run my site in safe mode also. :)

where should i set the full path?

In the vbHL page.. Please read the readme file first, carefully.

sorry bout that, i didn't do the path translated, just path. thanks for pointing me in teh right direction instead of calling me an idiot or something :)

No problem. :) Btw, you are authorised on the forums.