I have tried to load K2 several times, for Joomla 3 -- also tried when 1.5 was the thing... neither times was I able to upload... however, this time i am determined to be a K2er.

I receive error message: SQL=SHOW FULL COLUMNS FROM "cntv_k2_category'

Only one problem, when i log in to my database there is no k2_ .

Any help would be appreciated:
Joomla Version: 3 (up-to-date)
hosted by Godaddy
Php ver: 5.3
Mysql Server: 5.0.96

NOTE:: I have already tried the following, from the genral loading area (should I ftp it??) the same error as noted above occurs::

......Forum Posting::::::Please upgrade your Joomla! version to the latest and install K2 SVN version from here getk2.org/assets/get/

Thank you for your help

Why don't you try installing the zip file? (The Upload Package File option).
Also make sure your have the correct permissions for your files and folders.

It should be 755 for folders and 644 for files. You can use an extension like Admin Tools to correct them.