Is it possible to Vbulletin to Phpbb?

Could not find the phpbb forums section so iam asking here generally is it possible to convert a Vbulletin forum to phpbb forum?

 

http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/impex_cleanup maybe?

 

Amit, why would you want to do such a crazy thing like that?

I've tried it before and it's not pretty. I can give you the highest recommendation to let this idea fall from your mind.

 

I basically have couple vb forums and wanted to remove one due to low/inactivity , and reinstall/use the same licence on a new project.
So , instead of just closing the current forum i was planning to use phpbb on it to save all the couple thousand posts in it

Anyone knows any plugin/importer for that?

 

What is the version of VB ?
And which version of phpbb you will convert ?

There are few converter in internet.

Rajat

 

I don't think there's any import script. You'd have to write one. I think you're better off just buying another vB license, or just sell teh inactive forum.

I did try this once. I wasted a few hours of my time and a day's work of a coder. Would have been way better to just get another license.

If you're determined, it might be easier to go to IPB, there was a converter for the old free version of IPB. It will depend on what version of vB you have too.

 

My Vbulletin is vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Phpbb will be installed again - fresh copy

 

If there is a converter, you would find it at one of these two sites.

www.phpbb.com
www.phpbbhacks.com

But, I still think you should listen to my original advice.

 

Maybe this thing will help http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=527011
Not sure just i think.

P.s:- remember to make backup

Rajat

 

Thanks peter, i would go with your advice and sell my old forum where i dont have time to work which is http://www.seomeeting.com/ http://www.seomoz.org/page-strength/www.seomeeting.com may be if i get a good offer
Buying a new licence now
Amit