Thanks for reply studio4host.
I have checked mysql connection and it is ok. I have checked apache error_log and there are a few lines that might be the problem....
ModSecurity: Access denied with code 403 (phase 2).ModSecurity: Status engine is currently disabled, enable it by set SecStatusEngine to On.I will look into this tomorrow and see if this has anything to do with it and i will also have a closer look at error_log and see if i can find anything else that might be worth looking into.
I have tried installing phpbb with mod_security off and then with mod_secuirty on and firewall disabled and it still wont work. I ran a practice install of SMF yesterday with same set up and no problems at all so its got me stumped. If i cant work it out then i will just re-design my theme for SMF and say goodbye to the phpbb headache
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