XOOPS Version: 2.0.13.1 (new install)
PHP Version: 4.4.1
MySQL Version: 4.4.19-standard
phpMyAdmin - 2.8.0.2
Web Server Software (Apache/IIS/Other): Apache(unix)
Operating System: XP SP2
Theme you are using: default

A full description of the issue: XOOPS path check: Script is not inside XOOPS_ROOT_PATH and cannot run when I try to access the site. This a new install through the c-panel. I followed other recommendations in previous posts. All variables in mainfile.php are set right and database appears to be all there.

I tried the temporary workaround, change mainfile.php:
define('XOOPS_CHECK_PATH', 0);

Then try to find out what happens in
if ( XOOPS_CHECK_PATH && !@ini_get('safe_mode') ) {
...
}

Thank for any help.

Was fantastico part of your install package? If so check this draft page from xoops docs

This post might also help.

Thank you for the information. And yes, I did use fantastico. I knew some scripts are a little outdated but it looks like installing the latest version of XOOPS is the way to go. A search on the internet has lead me to hundreds of websites that are showing the same error message.
And again thanks for the link to XOOPS Documentation. I wish I found it earlier.

Don;t worry - we have only just got it back on board and the site is about to undergo further changes in the future...just keep poking around and asking - there is plenty of information and support here - you just need to give yourself time to leanr where to look