I can get to the admin area using the recovery.php back door:

I can get to the module section and, as suggested I have run the update for the system core module...

This is what I receive after the update:

INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 1,'','User Menu', 'User Menu', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_user_show', '', 'system_block_user.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 2,'','Login', 'Login', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_login_show', '', 'system_block_login.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 3,'','Search', 'Search', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_search_show', '', 'system_block_search.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 4,'','Waiting Contents', 'Waiting Contents', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_waiting_show', '', 'system_block_waiting.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 5,'','Main Menu', 'Main Menu', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_main_show', '', 'system_block_mainmenu.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 6,'320|190|s_poweredby.gif|1','Site Info', 'Site Info', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_info_show', 'b_system_info_edit', 'system_block_siteinfo.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 7,'','Who\'s Online', 'Who\'s Online', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_online_show', '', 'system_block_online.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 8,'10|1','Top Posters', 'Top Posters', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_topposters_show', 'b_system_topposters_edit', 'system_block_topusers.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 9,'10|1','New Members', 'New Members', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_newmembers_show', 'b_system_newmembers_edit', 'system_block_newusers.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 10,'10','Recent Comments', 'Recent Comments', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_comments_show', 'b_system_comments_edit', 'system_block_comments.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 11,'','Notification Options', 'Notification Options', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_notification_show', '', 'system_block_notification.html', 1205888308)INSERT INTO xoops_newblocks (bid, mid, func_num, options, name, title, content, side, weight, visible, block_type, isactive, dirname, func_file, show_func, edit_func, template, last_modified) VALUES (0, 1, 12,'0|80','Themes', 'Themes', '', 0, 0, 0, 'M', 1, 'system', 'system_blocks.php', 'b_system_themes_show', 'b_system_themes_edit', 'system_block_themes.html', 1205888308)Module data updated.
Updating templates...
Template system_imagemanager.html inserted to the database.
Template system_imagemanager2.html inserted to the database.
Template system_userinfo.html inserted to the database.
Template system_userform.html inserted to the database.
Template system_rss.html inserted to the database.
Template system_redirect.html inserted to the database.
Template system_comment.html inserted to the database.
Template system_comments_flat.html inserted to the database.
Template system_comments_thread.html inserted to the database.
Template system_comments_nest.html inserted to the database.
Template system_siteclosed.html inserted to the database.
Template system_dummy.html inserted to the database.
Template system_notification_list.html inserted to the database.
Template system_notification_select.html inserted to the database.
Rebuilding blocks...
ERROR: Could not create User Menu
ERROR: Could not create Login
ERROR: Could not create Search
ERROR: Could not create Waiting Contents
ERROR: Could not create Main Menu
ERROR: Could not create Site Info
ERROR: Could not create Who's Online
ERROR: Could not create Top Posters
ERROR: Could not create New Members
ERROR: Could not create Recent Comments
ERROR: Could not create Notification Options
ERROR: Could not create Themes

Module System updated successfully.


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What this all means is somwhat "greek" to me!

Later/Steve

Have you all given up on my proble?

I have tried almost everthing from the FAQ's and what was suggested here...

I am still at a loss!!!!?


Later/Steve

Thank you for that pointer.... As instructed in the FAQ was able to activate the recovery.php and log in to the site admin.....

I can see the entire admin "back end" all of the modules are visible....

However... (there seems to always be a however). When I click on the system admin icon iget the normal links:

Site Preferences
General Settings [Edit]
Meta Tags and Footer [Edit]
Word Censoring Options [Edit]
Search Options [Edit]
Mail Setup [Edit]

when I click on the general settings edit link I get :

Preferences Main »» General Settings


General Settings

I used to see all of the general settings here now there is only a table with a go button


I would be happy to communicate privately with any of you guru's and I would be happy to give you the log in username & password.... I must get this site back... as much as possible.

Later/Steve
wizard@dilligaf.com

I have uploaded my backup.... all of the sites original folders and files.... under the XOOPS main folder

I am now getting nothing: take a lookhttp://www.vmoa.net when you see the splash page just click on the logo....

If I try the actual URL of the Admin section I get:
Sorry you don't have permission........

What file do I need to hack in order to get back into my site?

How can I force my log into the admin section so I can turn stuff back on? If that is what I need to do..... ARGH!!!!

Later/Steve

The version that was running on the site was 2.0.5

I attempted to do the upgrade that was in this zip file:

2.013.1 upgrade to 2.2.3a-Final

Later

HELP!!!!!!!

As it was suggested I just attempted to upgrade my version of Xoops. I followed the instructions:

Upgrade to XOOPS 2.2.x From 2.0.x

-----------------------------------------------------------

Enable PHP debug
Go to your administration area => system module => preferences => general settings and enable PHP debug
Run pre-upgrade script
After uploading all files in the patch archive, access www.example.com/xoopsupdate.php, replacing www.example.com with your site's URL. This will show error messages and no real content, but don't worry, just proceed to next step

Reload the page
Press the submit button to update the system


Now my clients site has dissapeared all that is viewable is the header and the rotating banners...

there is no log in... no main menu... it is as there is nothing (No Modules) on the site at all...

When I try to force my way into the admin area i get the following:

Incorrect Login!
Success
Sorry, no corresponding user info was found.

If the page does not automatically reload, please click here
it then jumps back to the header and banner!!

If I ask it to resend my password.... I get:

Incorrect Login!
Success
Sorry, no corresponding user info was found.

If the page does not automatically reload, please click here



HELPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!

Later/Steve

YOu guys are a big help.... Thank you for answering...

I have installed the xoopsCare module and executed the featurtes that you suggested....

I am saddened to report that this did not solve the problem.... I have attempted several posts and still after I hit the submit button it takes approximately 20 - 30 seconds for me to receive the your post has been submitted page and then the automatic jump back to the forums main page...


Later/Steve

Thank you for the reply.... Now not to sound ignorant where and how do I check for damaged tables?

The cache is set to "No Cache" in preferences for this module.

Where do I find the session table and how do I empty it?

Later/Steve

This is a recent problem... the module has been running for over a year with no troubles

Recently when a member tries to post to the forums it appears that the posting takes a very long time....
However in actuality the posting was made quite quickly.... only the responce that the post was accepted takes a long time or does not appear at all.... Then the members hit "back" on their browser and re-submit their post again causing multiple identical posts....

The site is http//www.vmoa.net

Thanks for any help that can be given

Later/Steve
wizard@dilligaf.com

Is there a way to set a cookie to a users machine that will remember his login information as well as his preferences for which ever theme he likes to view the site with?

I have over 1100 registered users at vmoa.net many of them find it a hassle to have to always type in their passwords and then switch to a different theme of their liking they want the website to remeber which theme they like or used the last time they visited.... The default theme was choosen by the president of the organization... I am adding alternate themes as they are suggested... I am only the webmaster... and can only implement technical changes not content...


Later/wetsteve