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I just recently installed phpnuke on my website and I haven't figured out how to install the forums. I click on the forums module in the modules administration but it gives me the error below. Can anyone please help. My website is [ Register or login to view links on this board. ]

In your downloaded Nuke package in the html folder you should see a SQL file called: upgradedb
You need to go into your CPanel, choose your Nuke database in phpMyAdmin, and run this query by clicking the "SQL" tab up top and either paste the code (the upgradedb file) in the top box that says: Run SQL query/queries on database OR use the next box down that says: Location of the text file:
...browse for the file and hit: GO

Here's the code you need if you choose to copy and paste::

alter table nuke_stories change informant informant varchar(25) not null default '';
alter table nuke_stories change aid aid varchar(25) not null default '';
alter table nuke_autonews change informant informant varchar(25) not null default '';
alter table nuke_autonews change aid aid varchar(25) not null default '';
alter table nuke_reviews change reviewer reviewer varchar(25) default NULL;
alter table nuke_reviews_add change reviewer reviewer varchar(25) not null default '';
alter TABLE nuke_bbsessions ADD COLUMN session_admin tinyint(2) DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL;
update nuke_bbconfig SET config_value='.0.17' where config_name='version';

I didn't use phpMyadmin when I installed phpnuke. Am I able to use it now? What is the CPpanel? Sorry I'm such a noob. I've just been trying to get the forums working for a few days now.

CPanel is the Control Panel that you get with your webhost. You will need to go there, click on "MySQl Databases" then scroll to the bottom of that page and find the: "phpMyAdmin" link...click it and follow the above instuctions.

*Note that not all CPanels are alike, you may need to search around a little for the links I posted.

Sorry I still can't figure it out. I get on my Control Panel and can't find phpMyAdmin. I could change my pass and give it to you if you want to try unless you have some further help.

PM me the login info please.

Ignore the second PM i sent you. I still need help. Can anyone help.

That web host you have is an oddball for sure. The CPanel is not easy to navigate through and trying to work in the database is a tough one to say the least...and your right there is no phpMyAdmin...without that you can't run that query...(unless you have shell access) you will probably have to ask that host to run it for you...there simply is no access to the tools you need to modify the DB.

[IMHO]
This is my personal opinion on that web host, they are very expensive, (if your paying the basic package price) theres much better around with the tools you need to access the db and a lot of other goods for much less than what they charge... [ Register or login to view links on this board.] being one of them.
[/IMHO]

What is shell access and what all do I need to use activate the forums. Thank you for your help.

I am looking for anyone trustworthy that will setup phpMyAdmin and activate my froums on my website. Please, someone help.