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cass
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Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

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All I want is to install phpBB (not like I haven't done it a million times before...)
I've tried to install both 3.0.3 & 3.0.4 and both come back with the exact same error on installation. I have changed all the file permissions required etc etc etc... and no matter what I do I keep coming up with this same code:

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Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' because required module 'pdo' is not loaded in Unknown on line 0
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /install/index.php on line 440: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions_install.php:24)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /install/index.php on line 441: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions_install.php:24)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /install/index.php on line 442: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions_install.php:24)
[phpBB Debug] PHP Notice: in file /install/index.php on line 443: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /includes/functions_install.php:24)
I have no idea what the heck the problem is... I go to /install/index.php, click the install tab, click 'Proceed to the next step' and this comes up. I haven't even done anything!
Personally I don't even use SQLite, so I have no idea why I would be getting this, or how to fix it!
ARG >< HELP!!!!

cass
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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

Post by cass »

...... anyone?

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ric323
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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

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Where are you trying to install this? i.e. on what web host?
There seems to be something unusual about their PHP installation, which is confusing the installer when it checks what databases are available.

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A_Jelly_Doughnut
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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

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I'm interested in your PHP version as well :)
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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

Post by cass »

Hello - I'm using BlueHost as my hosting company and PHP5
:(

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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

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The exact php version (5.x.y) would be more helpful :)
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ric323
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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

Post by ric323 »

This appears to be a common problem on Bluehost. There were a number of people reporting the same error on phpbb.com

I found a solution on Google's cache at http://209.85.175.132/search?q=cache:Y_ ... cd=3&gl=au

Open

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includes/functions_install.php
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    function can_load_dll($dll)
    {
       return ((@ini_get('enable_dl') || strtolower(@ini_get('enable_dl')) == 'on') && (!@ini_get('safe_mode') || strtolower(@ini_get('safe_mode')) == 'off') && @dl($dll . '.' . PHP_SHLIB_SUFFIX)) ? true : false;
    }
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    function can_load_dll($dll)
    {
       return false;
       return ((@ini_get('enable_dl') || strtolower(@ini_get('enable_dl')) == 'on') && (!@ini_get('safe_mode') || strtolower(@ini_get('safe_mode')) == 'off') && @dl($dll . '.' . PHP_SHLIB_SUFFIX)) ? true : false;
    }
Note, this is fooling the phpBB installer into thinking it can load all database types, when it can't. This only affects the installer, not normal running of phpBB.
Do NOT pick SQLITE when asked during installation, even though it will be reported as available!

cass
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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

Post by cass »

Worked like a charm! Thank you so much :)

FYI.... PHP version: 5.2.8 (sorry)

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Re: Installation error: Warning: Cannot load module 'SQLite' bec

Post by KeithR »

Thankyou for this ric323 I had tried searched through the cached posts on phpBB.com but to no avail, thanks to you I have managed to set up a sub domain for testing. :D

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