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URL: https://forums.webwiz.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=21205
Printed Date: 09 April 2026 at 3:04am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.08 - https://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: Official Idiot!

Posted By: scart3r
Subject: Official Idiot!
Date Posted: 03 September 2006 at 12:01pm

I am really new to any type of websitey stuff. Am trying to install the forum 8.03 and have already run into a prob.

I unzipped, and uploaded the files.

Created a MSQL database and thought I put the right details into the 'database_connection.asp' file.

When I went to run number 7 - I found the address, and input it into the address bar - but am only seeing what looks like a text doc. What have I done wrong? What do I need to fix?

Sorry for being the dumbest dummy.... but, help!

Cindy

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Posted By: WebWiz-Bruce
Date Posted: 03 September 2006 at 12:34pm

If you are seeing text like in a text editor it means that the server you are using doesn't support ASP.

You need to be using a Windows web server with ASP enabled, like the hosting accounts at http://www.webwiz.net - www.webwiz.net

You should check with your hosting company what they support.

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Posted By: scart3r
Date Posted: 04 September 2006 at 7:38am

oh... gee! Thanks!

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