Install Guide
 

Is there a guide to be read on the install of this all new vB 5?

Would the root path below be sufficient to run?
Thanks.

I have tried install on WAMP, didn't work. I am trying install live, didn't work.

There is something basic I am doing wrong I guess.
config.php files have been renamed and core config.php has been edited.

Cheers.

5.1.7 is broke in terms of installing from scratch. I'm struggling myself and have done everything right and done all the suggestions from the vb team.

Be sure to read the install documentation in the manual and remember sometimes over-editing will result in an failed install attempt. I remember having issues when vB5 first came out but they did clear up some confusion so be sure to check for similar threads on vbulletin.com, your one little oversight/mistake in editing file(s) could have been done by someone else long ago and by reading a few threads where they had a similar issue as yourself, you may end up finding the one little spot where you went wrong ;).

Me too. Same here.
Can't get the install to start.

Done it a couple of times. I thought I was used to the installation.:confused:
I was fairly easy with 4. Just browse to the install and click.
I tried with WAMP also but same result.
I'd given up until this thread came back to life.

Cheers the pair of you.

However, taking in the lack of response, I would like to pursue the original question.
Is there or isn't there an install guide?

A link might prove conclusive? I will let you know.

5.1.7 is absolutely NOT broken, I'm unsure why people like to put nonsense like this in as if it were fact - it does nothing but confuse and misinform people who are trying to get help.

The official installation guide is here:
https://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/install

I have written my own basic instructions:

1. Download the newest vB5 release from the members' area. https://members.vbulletin.com

2. Unzip the files and go to the "upload" folder.

3. You need to rename this file:

/config.php.bkp

To:

/config.php

Then, you need to rename this file:

/core/includes/config.php.new

To:

/core/includes/config.php

Then, in that file, you need to complete the following fields:

$config['Database']['dbname'] = 'forum';
Change forum to whatever your database name is.

$config['Database']['technicalemail'] = 'dbmaster@example.com';
Change the email address to your own.

$config['MasterServer']['username'] = 'root';
Change root to the database username

$config['MasterServer']['password'] = '';
Enter the database password inside the '' marks.

All other fields should be left as default, unless your database is on a separate server, in which case this will need changing:

$config['MasterServer']['servername'] = 'localhost';

4. Upload all files to your server/webspace/whatever and browse to yourforumpath.com/core/install/install.php.

Done all of that several times, still nothing. Not sure what I am doing wrong as I have done it before with 4.
Not to worry, I will take it to someone that has a clearer head than I do.
Got me beat!

Thanks anyway.

What is the problem? Have you put in a ticket - we usually help with installations even if you don't have ticket support.

I have not put a ticket in yet. I will see my friend thinks of it.
The main problem is I cannot browse to the folder.

Not sure what is going on. Perhaps I have just forgotten the procedure since I haven't played for a while.

I tried the above using WAMP.
I even pulled down the existing website, uploaded all the files, changed both config files and same result. Looking at the ht access file now. Maybe it is that?

Thanks.

You need to use the default htaccess file, without any changes.

What error do you get when you try to browse to the install file?