Couple install error questions...

[mc]

CPanel is another option.

SSH is the easiest option, but only if you know how to use a command line prompt.
You'll need a telnet client (PuTTy is the most common), and some basic knowledge of command line commands.

If you have a large database, then back-ups via SSH is the best way to go.

[uniektekniek]

yeah its just over a gig... but im not at all familar with command lines or anything so i'll give this a try first..

fingers crossed..

[mc]

I doubt if cpanel will handle a back-up that big.

The command you'll need for the back-up is mysqldump.
http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/backing-up-mysqldump is as good a guide as any, however I use the shortcut version for the options.

For example -
mysqldump --opt -Q -u myusername -p mydatabasename > directory/whereIwant/myfiletobedumped/mydbdumpfile.sql

By omitting the actual password at the intial command, you'll then be prompted for it, which saves it being visibly displayed on screen.

Also, once you've managed to create the dump file, you'll want to compress it before you try downloading it (gzip or bzip2 if you're on linux)

For a summary of generic command line commands, I find www.computerhope.com/unix.htm a good reference

[ZarPrime]

uniektekniek,

If you want to remove all your Mods, the best way to do it is detailed in this guide written by Lord Anubis ...
http://www.tinyportal.net/index.php?topic=27943.0

This method will remove all of your currently installed Mods, including TinyPortal, and give your Forum a "Fresh Start" so to speak.  Before doing this, make sure that you have completed a backup of your database and set your Forum to the default SMF theme.  In this case, I would also recommend that you make a backup on your local computer of the contents of your SMF install folder.

Also, you should be able to find out what Mods you currently have installed by downloading and viewing a file called "installed.list" which is located in the /Packages/ folder of your SMF install.

Once you have completed the steps called for in the guide, with your Forum still set to the default SMF theme, begin installing the Mods you want back in one at a time, beginning with TP.  Make sure that any old Mods you decide to put back in have been approved for use with SMF 1.1.11.

ZarPrime