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Hello, Im getting a message that says I need to remove the install directory. When I deleted it It Now says SQL error.

SQL Error:
2002 - Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)

Query:
[READ] Unable to connect to MySQL server

I'm not good at this stuff can someone explain to me what I need to do?

Thanks.

Hello,

"This occurs when your MySQL server is down or experiencing an issue and MyBB cannot connect to it. You will have to contact your host with this error message."

http://docs.mybb.com/Help-Common_SQL_Errors.html

Check with your webhost regarding this error