TOPIC: Uploaded files, added database tables, what now?

I have to install pretty much all my components manually, this one being no exception.
What i've done so far is upload the files into the right place, added the tables to my database and added the admin links to the components table.

however there's no comment links at frontend and the admin links go to blank pages. What have i missed?

Did you insert the plugins?

And admin page going to black means that your php errors are turned off. Please look at the error log for more information on this.

Oops yeh i forgot to install the plugins in the right place so now the front end works fine. how do i find the error log?

Well, look in your server backend? what are you using cpanel? Or perhaps you can connect through ftp and can look for log folder.

There's nothing, i'm in the Cpanel and looked at the last 1000 lines of the error log and it's blank. Although it does say it's less useful for php scripts so perhaps my host just sucks.

can you show me a screenshot of your com_comment folder?

www.monkey-junkie.com/com_comment.JPG

Using 4.0 alpha
and the url you use to call the component in backend is administrator/index.php?option=com_comment&task=settingssimple ?

Sorry i thought i mentioned i was using the alpha. it works no problem on the wamp server i have setup on my computer. that is the link that's being used for settings yes.

damn it, I'm out of ideas.
May I get access to your backend? Ftp access also?

I tried the following thing.
Adding die('called') after every function and check if the script breaks. First function executed, second, third and so on. Up to the end if I add die('called') the script gets executed and you get output (well doesn't look as the j1.5 backend, but at least output. That is just for your info what I did.
The problem comes as it seems from your php version.
Here is a similar one. I suppose that your xampp installation runs php5 and php4
forum.joomla.org/viewtopic.php?p=1455717
The best thing - ask your support for upgrade to php5 and if it is still not working then we will think on another solutions.

I've sent the host support a request on the upgrade, not holding my breath though. In any case i've managed to get 3.26 installed and working for now. I'll just have to sulk and bare it Thanks for the help, sorry if i've wasted your time.

Did you get a reply from your hosting support?