Title: ambr607's Replies | WordPress.org --- # ambr607 [ ](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * [Profile](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * [Topics Started](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/topics/) * [Replies Created](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/replies/) * [Reviews Written](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/reviews/) * [Topics Replied To](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/replied-to/) * [Engagements](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/engagements/) * [Favorites](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/favorites/) Search replies: ## Forum Replies Created Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 15 total) * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/page/2/#post-1104487) * From Figaro: * > You just created new tables in the db….your old ones are still there. Just > point the wp-config.php file to the correct tables. * It worked like a charm. Complete recovery and I still have my hair (as much as I had this morning anyway). Thanks again Figaro for the save! * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/#post-1104462) * Deleted wp-admin and wp-includes and uploaded new as directed. Did not completely overwrite wp-content (again, per instructions) so maybe all is not lost… * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/#post-1104461) * figaro, check your email and thanks for the offer to help! * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/#post-1104458) * > As long as you have your database backup, you can recover. Since you have a > sql.gz file, it sounds like you do have that. However, I’ll bet you don’t even > need to use that…from your description of what you did, I would bet you just > installed a new set of tables in your database….your data is probably still > there and all you need to do is set your wp-config.php file to the proper table > prefix. * That makes me feel a little better. Looks like it’s going to be a long weekend!! I’m still searching for the magic “un-do” button. * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/#post-1104455) * I assumed (I know dammit) that backing up the database was protecting my content…. * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/#post-1104452) * I was using the backup function in WP which looks like it just does the database so I guess it’s all gone. I know just enough to be dangerous and it finally bit me. * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/#post-1104442) * Nope, downloaded the zip file, unzipped, and transferred directories and files as directed in the WP Three Step Upgrade using Filezilla FTP. My back-up is one big sql.GZ file – doesn’t match up to files and folders! Doh!!! * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [2.8 upgrade – lost access to dashboard](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [16 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/28-upgrade-lost-access-to-dashboard/#post-1104430) * I disabled all plugins prior to the upgrade. When I went to open my blog I got the “welcome” screen from WP like I was a virgin. That opened a brand new blog using a default theme. All my posts, links, etc. were gone. I started poking around the dashboard attempting to redirect, saved the changes, and poof “page not found”. Now I can’t gain access to undo the changes. FUBAR’d…. * Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) In reply to: [404 error – no permalinks, catagories, or archives](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/404-error-no-permalinks-catagories-or-archives/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [19 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/404-error-no-permalinks-catagories-or-archives/#post-417687) * I’ve had good luck getting them on the phone and they usually work through the problem while I have them on. They did take a few days to iron out and “fix” my permissions. Thanks for your input! * Steve * Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) In reply to: [404 error – no permalinks, catagories, or archives](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/404-error-no-permalinks-catagories-or-archives/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [19 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/404-error-no-permalinks-catagories-or-archives/#post-417685) * Also, my last move before throwing in the towel last night was to change the permalinks structure back to default jibberish. Don’t know if that did it but I think I’ll leave it that way for now to be safe. * Forum: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) In reply to: [404 error – no permalinks, catagories, or archives](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/404-error-no-permalinks-catagories-or-archives/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [19 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/404-error-no-permalinks-catagories-or-archives/#post-417684) * Thanks Yosemite, I knew I didn’t provide enough after thinking about it – sorry. T’would appear the problem I was chasing resided with the host as it all magically worked this morning. * Not sure of the version but yes, recent install. Sub directory. Network Solutions( top notch American tech support BTW). Linux [http://www.steveambrose.net/woodshed](http://www.steveambrose.net/woodshed) * Still fussing with getting some graphics into the code for the theme using T& E but otherwise all mechanicals functioning as they should. * Thanks, Steve * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [WordPress db error in 2nd step of install](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-db-error-in-2nd-step-of-install/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [19 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-db-error-in-2nd-step-of-install/#post-408095) * Update: More detail – the error I’m getting on every line is errno:13 Maybe that help diagnose my problem. * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [Filezilla Transfer Errors](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/filezilla-transfer-errors/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [19 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/filezilla-transfer-errors/#post-402916) * Took the wireless router out of the loop, cable to DSL modem and upload worked fine. No problems. Not sure what the router was tripping and at this point I really don’t care!! * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [Installing with Network Solutions Hosting](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/installing-with-network-solutions-hosting/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [19 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/installing-with-network-solutions-hosting/#post-402860) * That worked. Now for the Filezilla transfer errors…. * Forum: [Installing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/installation/) In reply to: [Installing with Network Solutions Hosting](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/installing-with-network-solutions-hosting/) * Thread Starter [ambr607](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ambr607/) * (@ambr607) * [19 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/installing-with-network-solutions-hosting/#post-402686) * Account Manager, Control Panel, Database Manager, add database, Manage… and this is where I hit the wall. Can’t Create New Database under MySql and I have no privileges. Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 15 total)