i have two vb4 forums not phpbb. I would like to merge the two vb4 forums

does it work with php 5.6 version?

Hoping someone can help. I have the following error message:

I've spoken with my hosts who assure me they've switched mysql_connect on for my domain but that hasn't done anything. I'm still getting the same error message.

To confirm my steps thus far:

01. Downloaded impex from github.
02. Unpacked files from zip.
03. Renamed the folder to impex.
04. Edited config file to reflect both target and source.
05. Uploaded impex/ to public_html (same location as admincp directory).
06. Uploaded cpnav_impex.xml to includes/xml.
07. Signed into admincp > import > import > entered passcode

Then get the error message outlined above. As I said, my hosts assure me mysql_connect is turned on but I'm still getting the error message. Any other suggestions?

Hello, I'm reinstalling VB4.2.5 and read elsewhere that it should be possible to use Impex to reinstall VB using the old database to import into the new database. So in effect I would be importing VB4.2.5 data into a fresh VB4.2.5 install. So far I'm having no luck - can anyone help?

Thanks
Dave

Not sure why you would do that? If you have an existing 4.2.5 database then you don't need to use Impex or re-install anything. Just import the database into the MySQL server if you haven't done so yet, put the files on your public folder and edit the /includes/config.php file to point to your existing 4.2.5 database and you should be all set.

Thanks, Dave. The reason I wanted to import the VB data into a new database is the old database has been messed around with hacks/addons etc. over 15 years and I just wanted to get rid of all the clutter from the database. So I'd just have a nice clean board and a nice clean database!

Good chance it will cause more damage than making it fresh though given how old Impex is.

Personally I would use the existing database and then delete all plugins/mods/hooks that are still present in the database. Then you can re-install any plugins that you need. If you use the default vBulletin template then you can just delete all current styles and create a new style that uses the default vBulletin template with no template modifications.

Ah, I was hoping for an easy work around without going into the database (it's a scarey place...).

It looks like Impex is not supporting PHP 7.1 so is there some way how to move data from older vbulletin to new install? Upgrading is not option as I am migrated to new PHP 7 server so I can just backup DB and make fresh forum install. and than get data back.