XF 1.1 Moved Installation Woes

[hugh71158]

Hi,

so, I have my software installed in the root folder, and I want to move it into a sub folder like so: www.mysite.com/forum

I created the sub folder, copied all files into it, and changed the URL in the ACP. If I go to the new URL, I find my forum.

But, any forum links that I click just five me a "NOT FOUND" message. I am sure I just need to update the paths somewhere, problem is, where???? I am using version 1.1.4

If replying, please bear in mind that I am have no idea about certain files, or how the should be written (.htaccess being one of those) An idiot proof reply would be great.

Thans VERY much in advance!!!

Hugh

 

[Jeremy]

Do you have a .htaccess file within your new forum directory? If not, copy the one from your root directory into the sub-directory.

 

[hugh71158]

Wow, fast response. Thanks.

Yes, it's in the sub-directory. I moved all files into it

 

[Jeremy]

Do you have a link to your forum? What is the content of your .htaccess? I'm guessing you have full friendly URLs enabled (as in with this community where you don't see index.php?)?

 

[hugh71158]

Ah, if I switch off the "friendly URL's" then it all works. Is that the best solution? The site (work in progress!) is now at www.photographerinc.com/forum
.htaccess says:

# Mod_security can interfere with uploading of content such as attachments. If you
# cannot attach files, remove the "#" from the lines below.
#<IfModule mod_security.c>
# SecFilterEngine Off
# SecFilterScanPOST Off
#</IfModule>

ErrorDocument 401 default
ErrorDocument 403 default
ErrorDocument 404 default
ErrorDocument 500 default

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On

# If you are having problems with the rewrite rules, remove the "#" from the
# line that begins "RewriteBase" below. You will also have to change the path
# of the rewrite to reflect the path to your XenForo installation.
#RewriteBase /xenforo

# This line may be needed to enable WebDAV editing with PHP as a CGI.
#RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -f [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -l [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -d
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [NC,L]
RewriteRule ^(data/|js/|styles/|install/|favicon\.ico|crossdomain\.xml|robots\.txt) - [NC,L]
RewriteRule ^.*$ index.php [NC,L]
</IfModule>

 

[Jeremy]

Try this file:

# Mod_security can interfere with uploading of content such as attachments. If you
# cannot attach files, remove the "#" from the lines below.
#<IfModule mod_security.c>
# SecFilterEngine Off
# SecFilterScanPOST Off
#</IfModule>

ErrorDocument 401 default
ErrorDocument 403 default
ErrorDocument 404 default
ErrorDocument 500 default

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On

# If you are having problems with the rewrite rules, remove the "#" from the
# line that begins "RewriteBase" below. You will also have to change the path
# of the rewrite to reflect the path to your XenForo installation.
RewriteBase /forum

# This line may be needed to enable WebDAV editing with PHP as a CGI.
#RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -f [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -l [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -d
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [NC,L]
RewriteRule ^(data/|js/|styles/|install/|favicon\.ico|crossdomain\.xml|robots\.txt) - [NC,L]
RewriteRule ^.*$ index.php [NC,L]
</IfModule>

Its an issue with your .htaccess failing to rewrite your URLs properly.

 

[hugh71158]

Hi, no, still wont work with friendly URL's checked.

Did you sent the right file? I'm not seeing the difference between the .htaccess I posted and the one you posted.

 

[hugh71158]

Wait, yes, now I see it. lol. Didn't work though.

 

[Jeremy]

The difference is highlighted in Red. Try this one:

# Mod_security can interfere with uploading of content such as attachments. If you
# cannot attach files, remove the "#" from the lines below.
#<IfModule mod_security.c>
# SecFilterEngine Off
# SecFilterScanPOST Off
#</IfModule>

ErrorDocument 401 default
ErrorDocument 403 default
ErrorDocument 404 default
ErrorDocument 500 default

<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On

# If you are having problems with the rewrite rules, remove the "#" from the
# line that begins "RewriteBase" below. You will also have to change the path
# of the rewrite to reflect the path to your XenForo installation.
# RewriteBase /forum

# This line may be needed to enable WebDAV editing with PHP as a CGI.
#RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -f [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -l [OR]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} -d
RewriteRule ^.*$ - [NC,L]
RewriteRule ^(data/|js/|styles/|install/|favicon\.ico|crossdomain\.xml|robots\.txt) - [NC,L]
RewriteRule ^.*$ /forum/index.php [NC,L]
</IfModule>

The error seems that its looking for the index in the root.

 

[hugh71158]

Nope, it just doesn't want to play. Still not working.

Yeah, I see the red text now. I had copied it into a new .htaccess file, losing the color formatting. (slaps palm to forehead!)

Does it matter that the root folder is completely empty at the moment? I guess it shouldn't. Oh well, if it has to be "unfriendly URL's" then so be it. I don't want to keep taking up your time, and just wanted to say that I really appreciate your helping with trying to solve this.

 

[DBA]

The last time I had an issue like this a restart of the httpd service fixed it.

 

[hugh71158]

Lost me there. Restart?

 

[Jeremy]

No problem at all, but I'm out of ideas. @Jake Bunce is a ninja with these rewrites. You could also try what DBA suggests. Are you on shared, VPS, or a Dedicated Server?

 

[hugh71158]

shared server

 

[Jeremy]

You may be able to open a support ticket with your host to possibly get their help on this.

 

[hugh71158]

Thanks!

 

[Jake Bunce]

You already tried what I would have suggested (make sure htaccess exists in /forum, and try setting RewriteBase). If the problem persists then send me a PM with FTP access to your server and I will take a look.

 

[hugh71158]

Jake, do you mean access to my XenForo control panel, or my ISP account?

Thanks

 

[Jeremy]

The server, so ISP account (if you are hosted at your ISP). Basically, the credentials you use to upload files for an update.

 

[hugh71158]

Well, after much ado I have decided to do a clean install. I absolutely appreciate your replies.

Hugh