Install Winn GuestBook

Install instructions for version 2.4.x

• Upload all the files in the v2GuestBook folder.
• Create a database with (PLESK, CPANEL, or other).
• Open up “conf_only.php” with a text editor, edit ($HOST_w, $USER_w, $PASS_w, $DATAB_w).
• $HOST_w is the host, most hosts will use (localhost) you may need to contact your hosting provider for more information if you do not know.
• $USER_w is the database user name that you just setup.
• $PASS_w is the password that goes with the username.
• $DATAB_w is the database name.

$HOST_w = "localhost"; // <--- 99% chance you will not need to change this
$USER_w = "USERNAME"; // <--- DB Username
$PASS_w = "PASSWORD"; // <--- DB Password
$DATAB_w = "DATABASE NAME"; // <--- The Database name

//
// Google Analytics
// Start keeping track of your traffic!
// $GoogleAnalytics = 'UA-0202020-1';
$GoogleAnalytics = 'none';

// SPAM OPTIONS (Akismet)
// If this is set to false, Akismet will not block SPAM
// If this is set to true, Akismet will block all SPAM
$SpamOption = false;

// Akismet/Wordpress API Key
$WordPressAPIKEYAK = 'YOUR KEY';

// Your Install directory
$GuestBookURL = 'http://yourdomain.tld/guestbook/';

Upload (conf_only.php) to the data folder, once you have done that you can now open your browser and go to http://yourdomain.tld/your dir/install.php.Follow the steps; Click “Install” then once it’s done click “Next Step” Set your admin username and password.

NOTE: Be sure to DELETE (install.php), (install_launch.php), (install_done.php), (install_data.php) they are major security issues if you keep them on your server after you have installed.After install, you may login with your login and password you have just set by going to (/your dir/admin/).

VERSION 2.4.2+ DELETE the upgrade.php file.