OK thanks guys...you were right I didn't realise I had to ask my host to allow permissions to run SP. FOrum is now up and running..I imported all my access db data and all forums and posts are there....
only one problem now - I'm getting this error when I try to post a new topic (or update and existing one):
ADODB.Recordset error '800a0cb3'
Current Recordset does not support updating. This may be a limitation of the provider, or of the selected locktype.
/ozpwc/forum_SQL/post_message.asp, line 322
your help and advice again appreciated.