phpBB ver 3.0.4

nzkiwi

nzkiwi

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I'm trying to install phpBB for a client, but am not able to proceed past the requirements screen due to the following:
HTTP input character conversion:
mbstring.http_input must be set to pass. No
HTTP output character conversion:
mbstring.http_output must be set to pass. No
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Is this something that's simple to rectify, for example in a .htaccess file, or would a support ticket be required?

I had considered installing phpBB from the Control Panel CGI-Wizard or the EasyApps Collection, but I'm not sure what the upgrade path from either of these options is, or even if upgrades are possible.
 
Bit of a thread resurrection here...

Trying to install V3.0.8 (web16) and have encountered the same issue. Tried the htaccess file trick (in both the PHPBB3 and root directories) to no avail.
 
Needed requirements for installation of PHPBB3 has been fulfilled through .htaccess file and You can proceed the installation now. :)

We have replied on your ticket also. Kindly check now and Update us on ticket if you'll still facing any issues.
 
Thanks, SachinK

Here's the contents of the .htaccess file kindly uploaded by SachinK to the root:

Code: 
php_value mbstring.http_input pass
php_value mbstring.http_output pass
php_value mbstring.encoding_translation 0
php_flag register_globals off

And here's the contents of the file uploaded to the PHPBB3 directory:


Code: 
php_value mbstring.http_input pass
php_value mbstring.http_output pass 

#
# Uncomment the statement below if you want to make use of
# HTTP authentication and it does not already work.
# This could be required if you are for example using PHP via Apache CGI.
#
#<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
#RewriteEngine on
#RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization},L]
#</IfModule>

<Files "config.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from All
</Files>

<Files "common.php">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from All
</Files>
 
The first three directives was already present in .htaccess file when i checked and the last one was added which needed for installation.
Please update your support ticket, if you are facing any issue.

Code: 
Here's the contents of the .htaccess file kindly uploaded by SachinK to the root:

php_value mbstring.http_input pass
php_value mbstring.http_output pass
php_value mbstring.encoding_translation 0
php_flag register_globals off
 
Thanks, SachinK. I did notice the addition; everything's working fine now.

Also, for PHPBB3 users, note that for email settings, you'll need to set it to SMTP, port 587 and ensure that everything in the configuration page points to the same email account. If everything is not set like this, you'll get a mysterious HSPHERE 500 error with no further information.
 
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