RE: how do I install OScommerce without access to root folders?

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The_Bear - True! I agree!

If you don't have root acces but to /shop/ only - that is okay. osC can install in almost any directory including in root - ("catalog" is only a default)

As long as you have access to MySQL though your cPanel or PHPMySQL.

Note all setting in \shop\admin\includes\configure.php  and \shop\includes\configure.php  (root web directory setting and database setup and password)  Copy to backup on your local machine.

Now that is done  - delete everthing in /shop/
Go into MySQL and remove all tables (don't delete database - just everthing in it)

UPLOAD MS2 to /shop/ and follow instruction (sub in the instuction and notes anything with /catalog/ with /shop/)

Browse to:  http:\\www.yoursite.com\shop\install\
to start setting up your shop.  Follow the instruction (sub in the instuction and notes anything with /catalog/ with /shop/).

Good Luck!