[deadlySniper]

I did this. But I decided to just do a fresh forum install and import the data. Right now the error I am having is while trying to install. I couldnt stand IIS and used xampp for it.

Strict Standards: Non-static method vB_Shutdown::instance() should not be called statically, assuming $this from incompatible context in C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_core.php on line 3314

Strict Standards: Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::drop_index() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::drop_index() in C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php on line 882

Strict Standards: Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::add_index() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::add_index() in C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php on line 882

Strict Standards: Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::add_field() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::add_field() in C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php on line 882

Strict Standards: Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::drop_field() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::drop_field() in C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php on line 882

Strict Standards: Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::query() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::query() in C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php on line 882

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<b>Strict Standards</b>:  Non-static method vB_Shutdown::instance() should not be called statically, assuming $this from incompatible context in <b>C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_core.php</b> on line <b>3314</b><br />
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<b>Strict Standards</b>:  Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::drop_index() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::drop_index() in <b>C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php</b> on line <b>882</b><br />
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<b>Strict Standards</b>:  Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::add_index() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::add_index() in <b>C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php</b> on line <b>882</b><br />
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<b>Strict Standards</b>:  Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::add_field() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::add_field() in <b>C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php</b> on line <b>882</b><br />
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<b>Strict Standards</b>:  Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::drop_field() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::drop_field() in <b>C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php</b> on line <b>882</b><br />
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<b>Strict Standards</b>:  Declaration of vB_Database_Alter_MySQL::query() should be compatible with vB_Database_Alter::query() in <b>C:\xampp\htdocs\forums\includes\class_dbalter.php</b> on line <b>882</b><br />
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?>
<upgrade>
	<message replace="0">Connection successful</message>
	<status>Status: Installing, Step 2 of 7</status>
	<longversion>install</longversion>
	<version>install</version>
	<nextstep>2</nextstep>
	<upgradenotice><![CDATA[<strong>Installing</strong>]]></upgradenotice>
</upgrade>

found my answer https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/show...-install-error