NEED HELP problems

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NEED HELP problems

Postby mtadmin » Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:34 am

phpBB : Critical Error

Could not connect to the database



THis is what i sees when i try to install it.
Thank you for choosing phpBB 2. In order to complete this install please fill out the details requested below. Please note that the database you install into should already exist. If you are installing to a database that uses ODBC, e.g. MS Access you should first create a DSN for it before proceeding.


Basic Configuration
Default board language:
Database Type:
Choose your installation method:
Database Configuration
Database Server Hostname / DSN:
Your Database Name:
Database Username:
Database Password:
Prefix for tables in database:
Admin Configuration
Admin Email Address:
Domain Name:
Server Port:
Script path:
Administrator Username:
Administrator Password:
Administrator Password [ Confirm ]:



Can plese tellme what do i have to put in those sections
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Re: NEED HELP problems

Postby Marshalrusty » Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:37 am

mtadmin wrote:Can plese tellme what do i have to put in those sections

Database information should be provided by your host. You may also wish to take a look at the following

phpBB2 Extended Welcome Package wrote:Installation
Installation guide
Flash Installation Tutorial
Step by Step Installation Instructions
The docs folder in the download package
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