Importing vB & Database Update Issues

[ksteven813]

We (that is to say my developer and I) are attemping to import a vB install that a previous owner passed on to me. He gave me a .rar file with the folders/files, etc. and the .sql export from his server. I'm currently running the setup on a shared hosting plan. Everything seems to be working fine, expect updating certain portions on the back-end is not working properly. For example when I goto any section in the back-end control panel and try to update ANYthing it will not take. It's NOT a database problem I don't believe because the database user has all privileges. I'm quite experienced in PHP/MySQL, so if someone could ask some questions and help us figure out what's wrong that would be of great benefit. I have not worked with vBullietn before, so I'm not sure if file permissions are a big deal as well. Upon import all the folders received a 755 permission and all files seem to have a 644 permission. What can be done to resolve this issue. We have quite a few members who really should be able to update their information. Thank you in advance.

[BirdOPrey5]

It may be a permissions issue... did you run the install when you went to the new server? You should.

[ksteven813]

What install should I run?

[Marco van Herwaarden]

There is no need to run install at all!!

Exactly what "back-end" functions do not work?

Do you get an error message?

Please give some more details.

[ksteven813]

There simply are not errors. Is there a log we can post to identify the problem? It simply will clear the form that needs to be filled out and not give any notice of update or successful change in settings.