install problem with platinum 7.6.b.4v2

skullster · New Member Joined: Aug 01, 2006 Posts: 3

hi sorry if this is in the wriong place but i need help with an intall problem with platinum.
i have uploaded all files put in data base name ect into the gconfig file.
imported the files to my sql .
but in my control panel i go to my php admin and in the command box
for the platinum data base,
the install instructions tell me to type in
Execute platinum.sql
wen i do this i get an error message as below
'#1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'execute platinum.sql' at line 1

i have read the manual and cant find the write thing to type in if that is the problem can any body plzhelp as it drivinng me crazy ..

kguske · Site Admin Joined: Jun 04, 2004 Posts: 4638

Welcome.

"Execute platinum.sql" means that you must import the platinum.sql in your phpMyAdmin, or copy and paste the SQL statements.

skullster · New Member Joined: Aug 01, 2006 Posts: 3

hi thnx for the fast reply,
i have tried using the command Execute platinum.sql
and it just wont accept it.
is this the correct command to start the install process ,
the version of my sql is 4.0

kguske · Site Admin Joined: Jun 04, 2004 Posts: 4638

There is no command "Execute". platinum.sql is a text file that contains a bunch of SQL statements. You can load it and click the execute button in phpMyAdmin. See the link above for more details.

skullster · New Member Joined: Aug 01, 2006 Posts: 3

hi do u mean to import the data as i have done this by importing the sql file that came with platinum.
but wen i point my browser at

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i get nothing

sorry for all the questions but i have very limited knowledge of sql ..

kguske · Site Admin Joined: Jun 04, 2004 Posts: 4638

Actually, you get an error message that says there is a problem with MySQL. That means your config.php file isn't setup with the correct database name, database user, and / or database password.