Restoring database

[mooncavecrystals]

I am currently running zencart 1.3.0.1
could someone point me to or tell me step by step how to restore the database?
I can get to the right screen (tools--database mysql) and I can click restore. However this is where it gets fuzzy.

I click on the specific date/file of the backup I want to use. Then I click restore.
It is a Gzip file that is compressed. I click restore and it gives me the name of the file and says "after unpacking the file from the archive"

Now, what it is saying is that I cannot just click restore when it is in gzip? what steps do i need to take to unpack the file from the archive??

I am a novice at this, so any help, step by step would be appreciated.

thanks!

[kobra]

Are you attempting this using phpmyadmin? As you should be

[mooncavecrystals]

No, was just attempting using the tools--database my sql. So obviously I am not in the right area. Could you point me to myphpadmin? and what to do when I get there? :)

This is my first time, so please be gentle :)

[kobra]

What access does your host provide? cPanel? pleask? or ?? or who is your Host?

[mooncavecrystals]

Um...well, I know I have gotten to mypspadmin before, just dont remember how I did it. Is there a specific url to go to?

The gentleman who does all my hosting stuff (and normally does my backups for me) is too busy to do this for me and I really need to get it back up so i can work on it. He hosts my site but i know that he has a server, just dont know who we are currently using.

Guess I will just have to wait on him cause i dont know the answers to your questions. Thanks for trying!!

[kobra]

If you have used phpmyadmin before with this host then this is the tool that you need.