I installed from .Classic, not .Threads, but I'm still gonna say yes, you need to create a new database for 7.x. Did you follow the instructions in the 7.x Install Guide? After installation, you'd run the appropriate importer (From UBB.threads 6.5.x) available in the Members Area...


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