Ok...I am going nuts here! Originally, my host set me up with MSSql, but has since correctly set me up with MySql.

I have looked in the Forums (so, sorry if I am reposting a previous question)....

During installation, when I come to the "check path & URL" I get:

Physical path: is correct.
Physical path: must be a directory.
Virtual path: is a valid URL.

I have already taken steps to create a database with my hosting as follows:

DATABASE CONNECTIVITY

DSN: xoops2
SQL Server Name: userxxxxxxx
Sql Database Name: xoops
Sql User Name: admin
SQL password: **********
Driver: MySQL ODBC

I am still at a loss!!!!! HELP! ANYONE! i don't know squat about MySQL!

Do I have to do a fresh install because I had the wrong SQL originally? Or, what am I missing? They gave me a /www folder, and a /database folder on the server! According to their info, I think that I have to use the /database but when I try this I get and error in the following error:

There is a conflict between the detected physical path (d:/Customers/userxxxxxx/www) and the one you input.

Hi there,

I remember getting the same message during one of my installation and I may be wrong, but it has nothing to do with your database, but where your XOOPS directory is located. This is needed to write the information to the mainfile.php.

You need to set your physical path to something like this:


Of course, you will need to input the information that your host gave you for the /www folder.

I hope I explained this so you understand. Hope it helps!
Dana

Thank you msdana!

I have tried (d:/Customers/userxxxxxxxx/www), (/home/userxxxxxx/public_html) as well as other variations, without success. In fact, according to my ftp account, I only have a (/www) folder and a (/database) folder. I don't show a public_html folder, or any other!

Keep in mind that the parethesis is only for this post!

I will try to call my provider today to see if there is some magical path that I need...and will then post problems again I AM SURE!!!!!! UGGGH!