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ok its working now

ok i was confused because the upgrade instructions didnt ask to use the install script

[ INSTALL UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR UPGRADING AN EXISTING vBGarage INSTALLAION DB MODE] (Leave images in database)
(Backup your database and close your forums!)

1. UPLOAD the provided vbgconfig.php file to your forums ROOT folder
Set $vbg_use_fs = 0; to use the script in database mode
This is the default so there's nothing to do.

2. UPLOAD "upgrade_vbgarage.php" to your forums/admincp folder.

3. Execute (ex. http://www.yourforums.com/forums/adm...e_vbgarage.php)

4. Run the first option "vBGarage Upgrade - New Settings and Phrases"

5. Run the second option "vBGarage Utilities - Prepare DB for Thumbnails".

6. Run the third option "vBGarage Utilities - Create Thumbnails for DB".
(If you have alot of images in the DB this may be pretty intense on the server.)

6. Delete "upgrade_vbgarage.php".

7. UPLOAD "vbgarage.php" to your forum ROOT directory

and i didnt know if running that would mess up my pre-existing installation
in there it should mention uploading the installer file and running the second option.

unless i was just stupid in all that