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steve
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 Posted - 12 June 2001 : 00:55:25
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I am trying to install this on my local server at home to test it out before I upload it to my "real" server
First, I unzipped the files in the c:\inetpub\wwwroot\cronushobies\FORUMS directory. Next I created c:\inetpub\wwwroot\cronushobies\FORUMS\TOOLS to unzip the tools files into.
I then created the directory c:\inetpub\wwwroot\cronushobies\FORUMS\ SNITZ FORUMS 2000 mdb to upload the file snitz_forums_2000.mdb to.
I can't find this file. Where is it? And do the directories I created look right and in the right place?
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 01:02:49
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the snitz_forums_2000.mdb file is in the tools.zip file, so you probably already unzipped it to the \tools directory you created.
On my server I created the following directory to put all my databases in: c:\inetpub\database
some people use the following also: c:\inetpub\dbroot\ |
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steve
Starting Member
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 01:30:13
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Okay, that is what I have done. I found the .mdb file and put it in the directory c:\Inetpub\dbroot.
I have the rest of the folders c:\Inetpub\wwwroot\cronushobbies\FORUM.
I edited the config.asp file thus
strDBType = "access"
strConnString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=c:\Inetpub\dbroot\snitz_forums_2000.mdb;" '## MS Access 2000
What else do I need to change in this line for it to work. It says it can't open db and I need to have the correct path and data type?
Using Windows 2kpro
I am required to kill, so I kill. That is enough. |
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 01:34:42
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When you try accessing the forum
instead of just putting (for example): http://localhost/forum/
try putting this: http://localhost/forum/default.asp
and see what error you get.
It's probably a permissions problem. I believe you have to setup the dbroot directory in the IIS settings. |
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steve
Starting Member
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 01:45:33
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This is the error I get from ie without typing in setup.asp
Error Type:
Microsoft JET Database Engine (0x80004005)
The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot open the file 'c:\Inetpub\dbroot\snitz_forums_2000.mdb'. It is already opened exclusively by another user, or you need permission to view its data.
/CRONUSHOBBIES/FORUM/inc_top.asp, line 42
When I type in the setup.asp I get the error that the db cannot be opened. Check my config file.
This is what I type into my browser, http://cronus/cronushobbies/FORUMS/setup.asp, and I get the above error, if I end it at FORUMS I get the first error listed.
I am required to kill, so I kill. That is enough.
Edited by - steve on 12 June 2001 01:47:27
Edited by - steve on 12 June 2001 01:51:42 |
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 01:55:45
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do you have the database open in Microsoft Access?
If not, it sounds like you need to adjust the permissions for that directory. |
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steve
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 12 June 2001 : 02:05:55
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I don't even know if I have access installed on my machine. I thought it came with the software for microsoft office xp?
I am required to kill, so I kill. That is enough. |
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steve
Starting Member
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 02:09:28
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Okay, found the access database under odbc. Now what do I set to get it to work right?
I am required to kill, so I kill. That is enough.
Edited by - steve on 12 June 2001 02:24:50 |
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steve
Starting Member
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 03:18:39
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Got it working. Had a spelling error. Missing ending quotes.
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
16655 Posts |
Posted - 12 June 2001 : 03:46:55
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cool  , glad to here it!  |
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