permission issues

[webz]

I don't understand the changes I need to do, when I install the cart I get:

"Warning: I am able to write to the configuration file: /home/nada/public_html/includes/configure.php. This is a potential security risk - please set the right user permissions on this file."

when I go into c panel and change permissions I just lose the whole site.
what exactly do I tick or untick?

I'm starting to wonder if all this is will be beyond me.

Can a lay person install zencart effectively or do you think that I'll need a minimum of technical knowledge?

[schoolboy]

Are you hosting on a WINDOWS server or a LINUX server. (Ask your host if you don't know.)

Zencart CAN be hosted on a windows server, but it is happiest on LINUX.

Method of changing permissions will depend on the server type (windows or linux).

In the meantime, google CHMOD TUTORIAL to get info on what permissions mean, and why they are important.

[webz]

done thank you