can you tell me where can i download forum software for website?
thanks!!

Try phpBB, but take care, it's full of holes

Did you know for ASP?

Just a few: Snitz Forums, ASP-DEv XM Forums, Web Wiz Forums...

lost data in forum..how do i recover

my forum which i update almost everyday..just recently noticed that i lost few topics which i posted..is that possible and how do i fix that..thanks

phpbb has many bags. vbulletin is better than phpbb. look here -> http://www.vbulletin.com Also you can use catalogue of scripts for you site. You can found it in special catalogues of software. For example I like Advanced Forum. Advanced Forum is a small but powerful CGI application that allows you to implement discussions on your Website. The webmaster can assign an HTML header and footer and forum that looks like other web pages. You can assign a moderator password and give moderator rights to third parties. You can also password-protect access and/or postings to forum. The administrator and moderator have rights to delete posting online.

Cool forum. But it is not free. The prise of forum is $24.65 (with discount). But this is very good choice. I advise. Look it here -> http://aonid.biz/internet/tools_and_utilities/2222-2/
Enjoy!