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# Software: Pro Shoutbox
# Version: 2.0.0
# Author: Pro Chatrooms
# Url: http://www.prochatrooms.com
# Support: http://www.prochatrooms.com/support
# Copyright 2007-2010 All Rights Reserved
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:: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS


## PRE-INSTALLATION

To install the shoutbox you will need to create 1 MySQL database.


## BASIC INSTALLATION

1) Upload the folder 'proshoutbox' to your web server (eg. http://yoursite.com/proshoutbox).
2) Type the full url to the 'proshoutbox/install/index.php' in your browser address bar and follow the on-screen instructions.


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:: SHOUTBOX CONFIGURATION


## GENERAL SETTINGS

To edit your shoutbox settings, open the file 'proshoutbox/include/config.php' with your text editor.


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:: ADDITIONAL OPTIONS


## LANGUAGE TRANSLATION

To translate the language, open the file 'proshoutbox/languages/default.php' with your text editor and translate the text.


## EDITING THE SHOUTBOX TEMPLATE

To edit the shoutbox template style/colours, open the file 'proshoutbox/template/default.css' with your text editor and change the settings.


## EDITING THE SHOUTBOX LOGO

All shoutbox graphics can be found inside the folder 'proshoutbox/template/'


## EDITING THE SHOUTBOX SMILIES

All shoutbox smilies can be found inside the folder 'proshoutbox/smilies/'


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:: FAULT DIAGNOSTICS


## ERROR LOGS

The Pro Shoutbox keeps a record of all PHP errors in the file 'proshoutbox/error_logs/php_error.log'.

When seeking technical assistance, please refer to the error log first.


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