Welcome in here
kronogen wrote:How do i know what database name to use
You have to create a database with a name of your (or your providers) choise in mssql for example (other methods exists, but I prefer this one). mssql is only the 'engine' and holds databases created or attached by you or your provider.
I prefer to download the MS SQL Management Studio to create and/or attach an database. It's the easiest way I think.
kronogen wrote:How come when i open install/defaul.aspx all i see is the code
That couldn't / can't be happen, except you try to open the file directly with your browser instread using a web server.
YAF is based upon asp.net. Here you have the same "issue" like php and each other, that you can't open the files with your browser directly (like an .htm or .html file) because your browser will show the file only, without processing it.
What is your environment? Windows XP Pro, Vista (Don't know on what versions), Windows Server 2000 / 2003 contains the internet information services (IIS) which must be installed and configured. With it you have to access your configured web page using your ip (for your local machine usally
http://127.0.0.1), and not by opening the web files using 'open with - internet explorer'
- Sry for my english
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