RE: Can't connect to local MySQL
 

Warning: mysql_select_db() [function.mysql-select-db]: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2) in /home/xxxxxxxxxx/public_html/include/func/func.db.php on line 47
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hmm just got this nasty message- does this have anything to do with the images i just loaded? or is this something else

Re: Can't connect to local MySQL
 

That warning can mean your host is having problems with the DB server, or it could also mean you are on shared hosting and the quota for connections has been met. Who's your host?

Re: Can't connect to local MySQL
 

I AM having the same problem. Got exactly the SAME message when I tried the x-cart installation wizard.
X-Cart Installation Wizard
Step 3: Preparing to install X-Cart database

Fatal error: Can't connect to the MySQL server.

Re: Can't connect to local MySQL
 

That's a different error...that means you supplied the incorrect data for the database in the setup screen. Double check your database name, password and username and also the name of the server (usually localhost) that it is on.

Re: Can't connect to local MySQL
 

Thanks, it works now. ;-)