You’ll need to use FTP to either replace that file (from a new or backup copy of your theme) or deactivate the theme by changing the name on the theme folder – see:
http://codex.wordpress.org/Login_Trouble#Deactivate_Theme
But my problem isn’t not being able to log in, but that the site no longer appears when you go to the address.
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But my problem isn’t not being able to log in
Are you sure?
http://freddieomm.com/wp-admin/
What I posted is how to address the problem you are having.
Okay, thanks, I thought I was still logged in… I don’t have a backup copy of the Sample child theme, will I be able to get what I need easily?
Where did you get it? We don’t have access to commercial themes.
Okay, it says I have to rename it, but how do I get to where I can rename it (wp-content/themes) if I cannot log in? Also I have not used FTP so the instructions don’t make a lot of sense to me.
But thanks anyway for any advice you can give..
@ WPYogi – I got it from Genesis site, the sample child theme is I think their standard child theme.
FTP is a generic (not part of WP) way to access files on a server – you’ll need to ask your hosting company for help with setting that up or look on their support DOCS – it’s not hard to use – see:
http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients
Okay, thanks, WPyogi, unfortunately I gotta go now so I shall check it out tomorrow.
For support with Genesis themes, this is a good place to go: http://www.studiopress.com/forums/
okay, my host suggested i do this:
Broken Theme
Log into cPanel
Click phpMyAdmin
Locate correct WordPress Database
Browse table wp_options
Go to page 2 change – the template and style sheet, type in: twentyten.
i did this and can now log in to my admin for the site, but the site itself is still a white screen. what do i have to do to get it back?
in fact, there is now a red message in the admin page:
ERROR: The themes directory is either empty or doesn’t exist. Please check your installation.
okay, i have now reactivated the genesis framework – but the sample child theme cannot be activated..
so now i have a fairly crippled looking site but better than the white screen i suppose.
maybe i should try the genesis forum to see what i should do to get my site back again.
now the site is gone again..
this is unbelievably frustrating.
