I am new to this, so my opinion is worthless.
Best to go through the other posts.
My first install was done on the server using a numeric IP address and Unix paths to all the folders, but the URL is used in the new install, so something was just out of sync.
Tom
Since I had only 2 posts, I just deleted and re-installed. All works now.
I think the problem was that the original install was done on the server BEFORE I was able to get my domain transferred to Bluehost. So I think some of the config files did not contain what they should have contained.
So instead of slogging through all that php, I just reinstalled.
HINT: Stay away from Earthlink and MelbourneIT. Slow, slow, slow response to requests. And Earthlink will not support the requirements of most blogging/CMS software.
Tom
what url did you use? I am having the same problem and have not figured out the url to use.