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1. Saphire2
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Last night through C panel I restored my home directory, something that's never been a problem before. Today when I logged in, in place of my blog was "domain.com/wp-admin/install.php" the famous 5 minute wp installation page. So far have restored last 2 home directory back-ups with no luck. When I go through ftp and check "username@domain.com", all my files seem to be listed there. My host unfortunately backed up this morning when damage was already done. I have a full backup, not up to date, as a last resort.
   Last night I also went into public html & somehow double-clicked on admin.php file which was downloaded to my desktop. I thought restoring directory would repair that. Since I no longer have a site I also can't log into wp. Is all lost or does anyone have an encouraging glimmer? Thanks.

2. ryans149
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   do you have a backup of SQL? If yes, then freshly install the wordpress (yes, do not use old files) and once it is ready, restore the database

3. Saphire2
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I have a complete back-up of the entire site. My host says the data base is there. They plan to delete the site and install my back-up. Won't that work? I have no separate copy of mysq. I was in fact investigating the db (trying to figure out what permissions I had) when this happened.

   I completely transformed the theme, so that's the info I most want. Site is new with only a few posts. Thanks...

4. sweetangst
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   If you only care about the theme, just find your theme folder, download it, and then activate it in a new wordpress install.(Or, if you still have admin/dashboard access to your site, make sure that you re-activate it.)

   /yourblogdirectory/wp-content/themes/your-theme-folder

5. Saphire2
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   FTP shows my public html (& theme) was last modified months ago when it didn't even exist, which sounds like a corrupt file or 2 somewhere. The theme still appears okay in my full backup so looks like I'll be able to use that if I have to reinstall. (Can't get in wp at all). But the thought of all that work & time again keeps me hoping my host can reinstall the whole site. Has anyone ever heard of this working successfully or not?

6. Saphire2
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Quick update for those new to the wordpress game. One of the most important things I wanted from a host was 24/7 phone support. So after numerous calls and emails, I'm happy to say my host, Arvixe, was able to restore my site with a full back-up that was newer than mine. It turned out I wasn't exactly sure when my site had blown-up, but since they keep a number of back-ups on hand, they were able to restore the site at about the correct date. And their support people were unfailingly helpful and pleasant--in contrast to lots I've read about on this forum.

   My site is so new, the down time wasn't a big factor. But for the future, I'll definitely be paying closer attention to making full back-ups.

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