ok spoke too soon........
weirdness.
I updated all the links...... then it worked for a sec...... then didn't.
so I went BACK into the vbagallery_install.php to check.......and all the links I updated were GONE!! (didn't save

).
I swear for a sec I see them there and then see them erase. :/
Anyway, I tested and updated them again and yup.......
soon as I finish then go back to check again.... the full path links I just updated are GONE (back the original path with no "/forums").
...er... uh........ideas?