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sunster13
11-25-2006, 08:57 PM
I just converted my IPB 2.1.7 forum to a vB 3.6.3 using the Impex converter, but there's a couple things I don't really like.

All the passwords seem to have reset, so in order to login, you have to click on Forgotten Password, and reset it.

Another thing is, it looks like everyone has Private Messaging disable by default. They have to go into their options and check the Enable Private Messaging box in order to send or receive messages.

I looked in the admin panel but couldn't find anything.

I'm officially switching to vB tomorrow, so if you have any help, let me know.

Thanks :)
Smoothie
11-25-2006, 10:00 PM
The passwords, you can't do squat about. It's a well documented issue. You can however mass email members w/ link for lostpassword. That's what I did when I converted.

There is a query you you can do on the DB to set all default PM's to on, posted either here or over at vb.com
sunster13
11-25-2006, 11:51 PM
The passwords, you can't do squat about. It's a well documented issue. You can however mass email members w/ link for lostpassword. That's what I did when I converted.

There is a query you you can do on the DB to set all default PM's to on, posted either here or over at vb.com

Alright, good idea.

And I'll be searching for it, but if anyone has the link to the query, it'd be much appreciated.

Thanks
Smoothie
11-26-2006, 03:58 AM
Alright, good idea.

And I'll be searching for it, but if anyone has the link to the query, it'd be much appreciated.

Thanks
regarding the query to set all users to accept pm's, if you can't find it just ask. I can't recall what it was, but I'm sure someone over at vb.com will help
ninjashoes
11-26-2006, 04:40 AM
I did it too man, it was a pain in the ass but eventually worked out great.
sunster13
11-26-2006, 06:31 PM
ok here's the solution, from vbulletin.com:

"dminCP > vBulletin Options > User Registration Options > Default Registration Options > Check Receive Private Messages and save


Then to enable it for everyone else

AdminCP > Import & Maitences > Excute SQL Query > From the drop down select > Yes - Recive Private Messages

Hit continue, this will turn it on for all registered users."


Works. :)