SMF File permission problem

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by bluearrow, Aug 31, 2009.

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    I got messed up whole file permission of in one of my SMF forums due to a virus problem. So whats the best way to fix this ?

    Should I delete all files and re upload the whole SMF script ?

    Also what should be the best permisson for theme folders ?
     
    bluearrow, Aug 31, 2009 IP
  2. rockinaway

    rockinaway Well-Known Member

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    Are you talking about CHMOD permissions? Or forum viewing permissions?

    Because if it is CHMOD, then you can use the FTP software you use to reset them :)
     
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  3. sawz

    sawz Prominent Member

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    only problem with that is you got to do it folder by folder and file by file, time consuming.
    upload this to your forum directory and edit it accordingly:

    not all servers support this.
     
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    kailash Well-Known Member

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    If you are unsure about permissions, you can use SMF tool "Cleanup Permissions". Login to your SMF admin panel and go to Packages -> Options. You can select option "Only the standard files are writable.". However, I suggest you to check the permissions of each folders/files and set lower permissions to make your folders/files more secure.

    Kailash
     
    kailash, Sep 2, 2009 IP