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Warning: mysql_pconnect(): Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) in C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs\install\newinstall.php on line 37

Warning: mysql_query(): Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061) in C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs\install\newinstall.php on line 38

Warning: mysql_query(): A link to the server could not be established in C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs\install\newinstall.php on line 38
Unable to make database



What am I doing wrong?

..I'll answer as best as possible..

create the database (nuke) first in phpMyAdmin (or similar).. otherwise root access is necessary.. which is not recommended.. after the DB is created, you'll need to add a user (nuke) with admin priviledges to that DB only. Remember (or write down) that users name/password and the DB created for PostNuke.. go back to http://www.yoursite.com/install.php and enter the info previously created.. do not check the "create database" box.. it's not necessary since you have already created it.


..hope it helps..
-IR

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Hi Michael..

this error is the one that caught my eye:


..he's attempting to create the database on install. I was hoping to detail the suggested route (no root).. the info should be obtained from his host/provider, but a DB and user should be created specifically for use with PN.

..the gist of the error is an "unable to communicate". I'm not certain on the policies/procedures of hosting, I was just hoping to disuade the use of root.

thanks,
-IR

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Actually, I'm installing it on my own computer, so I think creating the DB is what I need to do. Any other ideas while I try this one?

Okay, where am I supposed to create this DB folder, and what should I name it? How do I then create a user for it?

eh? Do you have MySQL installed?

if no.. what OS are you using?

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What's MySQL? I'm running Windows XP.

Not a problem, thanks anyway.

I could use someone to talk to me one on one about all of this, I'm a fast learner, just need some quick response. If anyone wouldn't mind spending 30 minutes helping me out, email me shawtheatre@bellsouth.net Thanks :)