Getting 404 error when editing sidebar.php

  • Resolved davidstokes

    (@davidstokes)


    12 years, 9 months ago

    I’m running version WordPress 3.1.4.

    I wanted to remove the blog roll and stuff on the side so i read you had to edit the sidebar.php.

    If is not a problem as i use PHP coding.

    I open the side in wp admin area and find the code. I remove it.

    <?php wp_list_bookmarks('title_li=&categorize=0'); ?>

    I also tired to remove 

    <div class="widget widget_links">
			<h3>Blogroll</h3>
			<ul>

			</ul>
		</div>

    But got the same error

    This is the error.

    Welcome to 404 error page!
Welcome to this customized error page. You've reached this page because you've clicked on a link that does not exist. This is probably our fault... but instead of showing you the basic '404 Error' page that is confusing and doesn't really explain anything, we've created this page to explain what went wrong.
You can either (a) click on the 'back' button in your browser and try to navigate through our site in a different direction, or (b) click on the following link to go to homepage.

    I seen some people say it might be a memory issue and to increase 32mb to 64mb. But i can’t find where you do that on this version.

    Any help would be great.

    Thank you.

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  • Moderator Kathryn Presner

    (@zoonini)

    12 years, 9 months ago

    I suggest you revert back to the original sidebar.php.

    Check in your admin area under Appearance > Widgets.

    See whether you have a Blogroll active in the right-hand widgets area. If it is there, click to open it, then delete it. Repeat for any active widgets you want to remove.

    If your sidebar is widgetized, this is a much easier method than manually editing your sidebar.php file.

    Let me know how it goes.

    You should not have to adjust memory for a tiny change such as this.

    Thread Starter davidstokes

    (@davidstokes)

    12 years, 9 months ago

    I was using the inova theme. I think thats how it’s spelt.

    I changed it to the default one and I didn’t even have to edit the php page.

    I just moved the widget into the area i wanted.

    Thank you. Now i can get on with my site ! 🙂 thanks.

    Moderator Kathryn Presner

    (@zoonini)

    12 years, 9 months ago

    Awesome. If you would please mark this thread as “resolved” (drop-down menu in the right column) it would be appreciated. Helps everyone keep better track of whose issues are still outstanding. Thanks!

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