I did something bad to my wordpress self hosted site...HELP!

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    When I try to access the backend of my site I get the message below. The site itself is fine. But the problem occurs when try to get into /wp-admin

    Index of /wp-admin

    * Parent Directory
    * images/
    * import/
    * includes/
    * js/

    Apache/2.2.11 (Unix) mod_ssl/2.2.11 OpenSSL/0.9.8i DAV/2 mod_auth_passthrough/2.1 mod_bwlimited/1.4 FrontPage/5.0.2.2635 Server at www.mysite.com Port 80

    I added a new domain....but I pointed it to the right spot...and I was in the FTP but the files in the worpress file are untouched.
     
    rookiethomas, May 11, 2009 IP
  2. Ikki

    Ikki Peon

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    It seems that the file index.php of the wp-admin directory is missing. Reuploading it should solve your problem.
     
    Ikki, May 12, 2009 IP
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    yes reupload all the wordpress files.

    DONT REPLACE THEM IGNORE THEM WHEN IT ASKS. OR ELSE YOU WILL LOST YOUR DESIGNS AND ALL THINGS.
     
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    mizaks Well-Known Member

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    Reuploading the core WordPress files won't affect his theme design, plugins, etc . . .
     
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  5. Ikki

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    Don't think it's necessary to reupload everything. Just reuploading wp-admin's index.php should be good enough.
     
    Ikki, May 12, 2009 IP
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    hmansfield Guest

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    Probably doesn't know what "core" means (I know I didn't)

    Just do what Ikki said, reinstall the index.php file, if that is not it, then follow the same directions as an upgrade.
    http://codex.wordpress.org/Upgrading_WordPress
     
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    SCLocal Notable Member

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    Your wp-content is probably the most important as it has your themes and any customizations done to it, along with your plug ins. You can reinstall the wp-admin folder in its entirety to remedy your site. Remember: Back-up Often!
     
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  8. Ikki

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    Don't overwrite, just replace the missing files.
     
    Ikki, May 12, 2009 IP
  9. rookiethomas

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    Ok figured out the problem....

    When I added another domain to my hosting I got confused....in the public_html folder there was a new folder for the add on domain...but I did not see a folder for the original site....well there isn't one. the files in the root folder is where my wordpress files for the original site are located, so i accidently deleted some important stuff out of the root folder. So i called hostgator to figure this one out. Thanks for the help.

    P.S. I took 3 hours to totally rebuild my site.....the word of the day is BACKUP!
     
    rookiethomas, May 14, 2009 IP
  10. Ikki

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    Now you understand why backups are so important! Personally, I back up all my files every week or so. Keeping a fresh copy of your site with you can be very handy when disaster strikes :)
     
    Ikki, May 14, 2009 IP