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live2die:

If you don't have access to the old config file, you will have to re-create it or re-install phpbb with a different prefix (ie: phpbb2_)

For your first problem, you need to run:

/install/update_to_latest.php

which is mentioned earlier in this thread

cybrid3,

i used you idea on making my forums work. They work no problem now!! thanks a lot for helping me i really appriciate it

Jadestone:

Your Welcome....Glad to hear it!