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[Zetan]

A smart guy at SMF once said to me.. "Lucky for you, SMF is Smart".

Now, hopefully this may work.

In: / Packages / backups / Find the last, or one before zip file.

Download, extract and upload the contents to your server.


SMF makes a backup each time a package is installed via the package manager.
Your database is safe, but you may find, failing the above.. that you need to re-install the forum again.

[RyanA]

Thank you so much. I have downloaded one of latest mods from the backup. I have extracted the files. Now I don't know where I am suppose to up load these extracted files to in my server.

[Zetan]

You should be able to just upload all the files to the folder, or root where your SMF is installed. It will overwrite all the files and their contents. But, the backup does not contain every file of SMF, only the ones that were edited.. As far as I can tell.

Make sure you backup first.. you don't want to make things worse. I've done it twice as we've all killed our forums... And it's a bit nerve wracking.. Hold yr breath and count to a million.

[RyanA]

"Demotivator: There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots" 

Your quote is ringing very true for me tonight. I had to go put my clown suit on before I proceeded any further. 

Okay, so being non-technical, I don't know exactly where the folder is that these should be in. I know you said "root". When I installed SMF, I used Fantastico. It was all quite automatic.


   

_mgxroot   20 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   attachments   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   avatars   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   cgi-bin   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   FCKeditor   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   gallery   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   images   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   mychat   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   Packages   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   scgi-bin   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   Smileys   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   Sources   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   Themes   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   wysiwyg   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   yabb   4 KB   httpd/unix-directory   0755
   .htaccess   0 Bytes   text/x-ge

This is the top part of what I see in Public HTML files.

Also, do the files need to be zipped or unzipped when I upload them?

Lastly, if I just toss up my hands and reinstall SMF, what do I need to do first? Do I need to remove all the above files or will a new install overwrite it all?

Thanks for your patience and your knowledge.

*adjusts clown nose and waits....*

[IchBin]

In our Docs board we have detailed instructions on what you need to do.

[RyanA]

Thanks.

I ultimately decided to scrap my entire board, reinstall it and begin over. I am not unintelligent, but I am very, very new to this sort of forum. As I said before, I used Invisonfree and SMFforFree. I didn't realize that there was so much behind SMF that I would need to be manipulating.

My strength is in writing and organizing boards. I do feel a little vibe here from some of you as I read responses to the support, that those of us who are new to this and stumbling about a bit are a real annoyance. I don't get that feel from all the responses, but there is an edge to some of them.

I understand you have a doc list and I honestly did refer to it. But even so, there are times  even when you read through it, and read it again,  it becomes a jumbled mess in your mind. Some of us who are less tech savvy look to you all for some clarity. I am sure it can be frustrating if you have to deal with the same stuff a lot, but to us its all new.

You guys can likely do this stuff in your sleep. Some of us struggle even when hyped up on five cups of coffee and possess a boat load of committment.

Anyway, thanks to all who were patient and offered help. It was appreciated. I don't think TP is the way for me to go at this point. Maybe in time, when I have more understanding of how things work and don't have to be asking you all for so much help.

[Zetan]

I did explain to you to the best of my ability at 3am.
extract/unzip, upload content. I started out knowing as little as you do and I for sure can't do this in my sleep.

My personal signature is that, personal.. it's meant in fun and has no reflection of anybody elses views or opinions other than my own. I have a stack of them, and it's about time for a change.

The main annoyance comes when people don't take the time to read, search, ask questions un-related to TinyPortal. We try to keep, for the most part, support for TinyPortal only. The fact you messed up your forum isn't a TinyPortal support issue and I should have pointed you to SMF Support. I still ask questions if I don't know.

The other annoyance which recently came to light, is that at times people expect above and beyond support in personal customisation, the point was Paid themes. While we do try to help with customisation tailored to individual site needs and more so with purchased themes, some people seem to think this support is a lifelong commitment and a given right.

When somebody purchases a new car as is.. You pay for what you get. You didn't pay for a custom paint job, a new stereo from a 3rd party manufacturer and support from the car company.. etc.
Those are optional extras which you'd pay for in real life.

I'm using that as an example. There are sites which do offer paid support, paid commission of custom themes and other bells and whistles.


Good luck with the site..

[G6Cad]

I will lock this now when you have said whats on your minds, there are always 2 sides of a mind, and we have to live with that.

Topic closed and no more posts needed from anyone.