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/

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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...