Quote Originally Posted by langer's instructions
** If for some reason the config install fails, you can upload the SQL file provided using Admin -> Tools -> Install SQL Patches
With the module files there is a "install_sql" file and it is the contents of this file that goes in the "big box".

I assume that the config install failed as your post states that :
I tried going to my admin > tools but there was no "Easy Populate" option.
and if it had been successful, it should be there.