installing forum
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Forum Name: Web Wiz Forums
Forum Description: Support forum for Web Wiz Forums application.
URL: https://forums.webwiz.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=22696
Printed Date: 08 April 2026 at 3:09am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.08 - https://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: installing forum
Posted By: bobrobert
Subject: installing forum
Date Posted: 15 February 2007 at 4:59pm
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Hi can anyone help me with this error name? Server Error in Forum Application An error has occured while connecting to the database. Please contact the forum administrator. Support Error Code:- err_mySQL_db_connection File Name:- common.asp Error details:- Microsoft OLE DB Provider for ODBC Drivers [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified I am new to this TIA |
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Posted By: WebWiz-Bruce
Date Posted: 15 February 2007 at 5:05pm
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The error means that the myODBC 3.51 database driver is not installed on the server. Make sure the server meets the requirements to run the mySQL version which is an IIS web server running mySQL 4.1+ and the myODBC 3.51 database driver. ------------- https://www.webwiz.net/web-wiz-forums/forum-hosting.htm" rel="nofollow - Web Wiz Forums Hosting https://www.webwiz.net/web-hosting/windows-web-hosting.htm" rel="nofollow - ASP.NET Web Hosting |
Posted By: bobrobert
Date Posted: 16 February 2007 at 10:17am
| Thanks for the reply I have the driver on my system and as far as I know it is enabled Does the driver have to be on the isp's server ( in my case 1&1 ) and if so how do I upload it? Unfortunately the database that is configured on the server isn't clear what version it is 1&1 are very unhelpful in their rsponses I am very much groping in the dark TIA |
Posted By: WebWiz-Bruce
Date Posted: 16 February 2007 at 12:15pm
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The database driver needs to be installed on the web server by the web host. 1 & 1 do not have a good reputation, their support sucks, so maybe best to look for a decent web host. If you get the error then it looks like they have not installed the driver on the server, often 1 & 1's servers are setup different so different users have different problems. Check also it is mySQL they have and not SQL Server, if you have SQL Server you need to download a different version of Web Wiz Forums. ------------- https://www.webwiz.net/web-wiz-forums/forum-hosting.htm" rel="nofollow - Web Wiz Forums Hosting https://www.webwiz.net/web-hosting/windows-web-hosting.htm" rel="nofollow - ASP.NET Web Hosting |
Posted By: bobrobert
Date Posted: 16 February 2007 at 2:16pm
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Thans for the prompt reply 1&1 don't have the MY SQL database It is
the SQL database that is supplied One more question do I need the
driver installed on the server with the Web Wiz forum that is
compatible with SQL? It looks like the driver isn't on their server TIA |
Posted By: WebWiz-Bruce
Date Posted: 16 February 2007 at 2:43pm
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The error message you have is from the mySQL version of Web Wiz Forums. Looks like you are trying to install the wrong version. You need to download and install the SQL Server version of Web Wiz Forums. The driver is part of the OS with SQL Server so once you have the correct version it should install without to much trouble. ------------- https://www.webwiz.net/web-wiz-forums/forum-hosting.htm" rel="nofollow - Web Wiz Forums Hosting https://www.webwiz.net/web-hosting/windows-web-hosting.htm" rel="nofollow - ASP.NET Web Hosting |
Posted By: bobrobert
Date Posted: 16 February 2007 at 4:10pm
Thanks for your input I have managed to create the forum
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