Only variables can be passed by reference

[sidauhee]

Hi,

I've was trying to update the User Title through the Admincp when I encounter this error: Fatal error: Only variables can be passed by reference in /home/forum/www/forum/admincp/user.php on line 836

I've never actually hack the file before, so I'm not sure what the problem could be. Anyone can help?

Thanks lot!

[jim6763nva]

I just got a very similar error when attempting to create a social group. I just enabled social groups.

Fatal error: Only variables can be passed by reference in /home1/talkvirg/public_html/group.php on line 804

Any idea what would be causing this?

vBulletin v3.7.3
vba 3.0.1
vbSEO 3.2

[Marco van Herwaarden]

To troubleshoot this, please remove any hacks and disable your plugins, then see if you still have this problem.
Note: To temporarily disable the plugin system, edit config.php and add this line right under <?php

define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);

If so, reupload all the original vB non-image files (except install.php). Make sure you upload these in ASCII format and overwrite the ones on the server.

[jim6763nva]

To troubleshoot this, please remove any hacks and disable your plugins, then see if you still have this problem.
Note: To temporarily disable the plugin system, edit config.php and add this line right under <?php

define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);

If so, reupload all the original vB non-image files (except install.php). Make sure you upload these in ASCII format and overwrite the ones on the server.

I did this and I still get the same error. I did try uninstalling a few products/plugins but that didn't solve it either.

Ideas?

Thanks,
Jim

[Marco van Herwaarden]

If this happens with all the default files and no modifications active, then i suggest you post in the troubleshooting forums on vB.com.