.htaccess is where the problem began. I uploaded that file and then was unable to gain access. Interestingly, to my minimal skills, that file is not visible in the tree once uploaded. Why would that be?

Thanks for your help. I will try the developor site again, which hasn't been active.

Miket

Yeah, downloaded Protector about two weeks ago and assume that is the latest version. Interestingly, I cannot find in mainfile.php, a reference to Protector (to comment out.) If memory serves, I may have overwritten mainfile.php with an older version of that file, in an attempt to back track. The current version of mainfile.php has all the appropriate db references, pass, user, etc. but no reference to protector. Does another mainfile.php exist in another folder? Am I simply mixing them?

When I installed the module Protector did I write something to another file, that also needs to be edited?

MikeT

P.S. I now realize I have deleted the module (files) of Protector. If I simply reinstall XOOPS what issues might I face?

I added the module XOOPS Protector and now cannot access the site. I get a you do not have permission error type message. I suspect what I did was block my own IP, however I cannot get access from other ip's. If I choose to delete the installation and start over what's the best way to do this? Or, is anyone familiar with Protector?

MikeT

In reading a a few module descriptions I find the term "Text Retrieving Technics". Some of them also mention RSS, ATOM and leave the impression that 'Text Retreival' is different so I'm confused about what this could mean?

Where is a good place to find or hire coders familiar with Xoops? I need a module built. I've tried Rent A Coder but no one there seems familiar with Xoops.

MikeT