I want my site on my pc

[GoPantheoN]

I wanted to run my site on pc so that first i can upgrade it and if it works then i will do it in the main site. so i installed apache mysql and php, now i have the backup of the site, so i took the public_html and copied the files of public_html and posted it in htdocs, also i pasted the database in the database folder created by mysql, now here is the prob

first showed db error since i forgot to edit config.php
now wat should i edit in config.php, should i rename the db name from default forum to my dbname and also the user id root , so should i change to the user name i gave in the cpanel ?

Am totally confused... All i wanted it to upgrade the site to vb4 pl 1 but thought of a trial b4 in PC and now i am in this mess... if anybody understood what i had explained, kindly give me the solution

GoPantheoN Reviewed by GoPantheoN on 23rd Dec 2009. I want my site on my pc I wanted to run my site on pc so that first i can upgrade it and if it works then i will do it in the main site. so i installed apache mysql and php, now i have the backup of the site, so i took the public_html and copied the files of public_html and posted it in htdocs, also i pasted the database in the database folder created by mysql, now here is the prob first showed db error since i forgot to edit config.php now wat should i edit in config.php, should i rename the db name from default Rating: 5

[Danny1986]

If I understand your problem right, you are wanting to change the DB name etc, in your config.php?

If so, you scroll down until you see Database name, change that value to whatever you created in phpmyadmim, then scroll down a bit further, and you will see Database user and Database password, change their values to what you used in phpmyadmin too.

If this isn't what you were after, I am sorry, I didn't quite understand what you meant mate.

[limewire]

An easyer way would be to try it on a test folder on your current site create a new folder and create a copy of the back up import the database then change the details in the config folder.

[GoPantheoN]

yes Danny1986 you got it right, thnx m8

limewire its a good idea will try that too

[keytraderz]

I wanted to run my site on pc so that first i can upgrade it and if it works then i will do it in the main site. so i installed apache mysql and php, now i have the backup of the site, so i took the public_html and copied the files of public_html and posted it in htdocs, also i pasted the database in the database folder created by mysql, now here is the prob

first showed db error since i forgot to edit config.php
now wat should i edit in config.php, should i rename the db name from default forum to my dbname and also the user id root , so should i change to the user name i gave in the cpanel ?

Am totally confused... All i wanted it to upgrade the site to vb4 pl 1 but thought of a trial b4 in PC and now i am in this mess... if anybody understood what i had explained, kindly give me the solution

you really shouldn't install your site on your pc..

[GoPantheoN]

oh i thought it will be easy for me to edit and check stuff

[keytraderz]

unless you have professional background i wouldn't. your opening your computer to hackers and PCs (personal computers.. duh) aren't made to run sites.. especially warez ones casue your ISP will be on your ass. also your hardware spec isnt meant for running sites either.

[GoPantheoN]

i wont be keeping it on all time and also i wont forward any ports all i want is to run it on my local host and lol when ever i turn apache on i will dc my inet. I did this already b4 starting my site btw i told IT IS FOR TESTING NOT FOR RUNNING MY SITE

[Baraka]

well its very easy to run your site on your pc, you can use xampp or wamp with those either one will include apache, mysql, phpmyadmin, etc very is to set up, and i even use to fix my site or compress the database .. if you need help let me know

[GoPantheoN]

now thats gud lemme give it a try and tell u