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1. tovlakas
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I accidentally deleted all of the ftp files of a site with no backup solution, but the database was not deleted. I saved the database sql file, uploaded a fresh version of wordpress, installed it, dropped the tables and imported the original database tables but when I do that I am left with unaccessible pages; front-end and back-end pages all come up 500 Internal Error, the only page that displays is install.php which shows me:

   You appear to have already installed WordPress. To reinstall please clear your old database tables first.

   I am in a dire situation with this. I dont mind redoing all of the theme stuff but I need to restore all of the posts/pages/etc. How can I resolve this?

2. Rev. Voodoo
   Volunteer Moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   YOu didn't really need to do anything with your tables I don't think

   Just upload all the wordpress files again, and edit the wp-config to point to that database

3. tovlakas
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I tried that, it doesn't work. That would be the same thing as what I did though anyway in the end.

4. ancawonka
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   When you look in your server's error log files, what do you see? That might give you a clue if, for example, there is a directory mismatch or something wacky.

   Are you installing the same version of WP you had before?

5. ancawonka
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Oh yeah, and are you uploading all of the themes and plugins you had before as well?

6. tovlakas
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I am uploading a new version of wordpress but originally tried with the same version... and no I am uploading different themes and plugins. I will check the logs though...

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