I upgraded from 2.0.15 to 2.0.16 and experienced the white page issue. Prior to the upgrade attempt I backed up my site. I restored the site from backup and did an md5 checksum to confirm all of the files were valid. Those files not valid I restored from an original 2.0.15 install and reinstalled the backed up mainfile.php. Now when I log into the site as the admin, it recognizes the Webmaster login, but I cannot access the admin area. When going to the admin section I get 'This is your first time to enter the administration section. Press the button below to proceed.' Then pressing the continue button brings me to a 'you don't have permission to access this area' page.

I followed the FAQ I found mentioned in the forum;https://xoops.org/modules/smartfaq/faq.php?faqid=248

Therein the mainfile.php database info is correct, I've cleared all cookies from the browser and emptied cache, no firewall issues, then emptied xoops_session in phpMyAdmin which did not appear to be in use. No change to access.

I am still unable to get past the '1st time/no permissions' loop. All other functionallity appears to be working. See the website at www.ifckc.org

Thank you for this moment of your time, consideration and support.

Respectfully,

AM1340

Check that the cache, templates_c and uploads directories are writeable...

Yes they are all writeable, 777. I forgot to include that item in my original post, but it was already done. Thanks.