Help with vBulletin.org - hacks please [Archive]

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DaveRobbo

11-17-2002, 06:35 AM

[message tranferred from vBulletin.com as requested]

G'Day guys

As a new member here and to vBulletin itself I have a question about hacks and the vbulletin.org forum.

It seems there are a couple of hacks that will be critical to the operation of our new forum - particularly the ability to delete attachments for disk space reasons according to our hosting plan.

When I register for the hacks forum at vbulletin.org I can happily search for and read all about hacks - at least one of which seems perfect for my purposes (particularly a tubedog hack for admin enhancements which allows attachments to be viewed and deleted) but I cannot download any of these hacks.

Each time I get the "permission denied" screen telling me I'm not logged in or not registered.

This is not just a blind request for help - I've TRIED to solve it myself - I've followed links to some form where I'm supposed to "register myself" for privileged access - but it still won't work.

So a couple of questions.

When I fill in this registration form it seems to ask for an email address - do I put in the email address that I registered with at vbulletin.org? Or do I have to put in my vbulletin.org username too?

Does this require me to wait to be validated sometime? If so, how long?

Maybe it's because my new forum domain name has not yet fully propagated through various DNS servers?

Also, does anyone have any experience of this hack? Does it sound as if I am chasing the best solution to my prolem?

Thanks in advance .. I'm very impressed with these sites and the product so far, but this particular area seems badly explained

Dave Robinson
www.oasisforum.net ( or www.globalhost.com/~oasisforum till domain gets recognized )

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Since the initial reply by Erwin on vbulletin.com (thanks Erwin) I have moved the message here as it still doesn't seem to work.

I have added my email address to the form as suggested (it was already there anyway) but still no difference. The email address I'm using is NOT the one associated with my new domain - it is a pre-existing private address and that is the address I've added to the form

One other piece of info - I am NOT the board or license owner - but an additionall support contact to that license as allowed by the rules - could this be the problem?

Thanks in advance for help again

Dave

Erwin

11-17-2002, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by DaveRobbo
Since the initial reply by Erwin on vbulletin.com (thanks Erwin) I have moved the message here as it still doesn't seem to work.

I have added my email address to the form as suggested (it was already there anyway) but still no difference. The email address I'm using is NOT the one associated with my new domain - it is a pre-existing private address and that is the address I've added to the form

One other piece of info - I am NOT the board or license owner - but an additionall support contact to that license as allowed by the rules - could this be the problem?

Thanks in advance for help again

Dave

The license owner needs to log on here and add his or her license information, and then ADD you as an additional email address to his or her account - they your account will be activated too. That is my understanding of how it works... someone correct me if I'm wrong. :)

DaveRobbo

11-17-2002, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by Erwin

The license owner needs to log on here and add his or her license information, and then ADD you as an additional email address to his or her account - they your account will be activated too. That is my understanding of how it works... someone correct me if I'm wrong. :)

Are you talking about the form that you directed me to before or this forum?

If the former then she HAS added her license info to that form - and added me.

She is ALSO unable to access the download areas of this forum.

Regards,
Dave Robinson

Erwin

11-17-2002, 09:26 AM

I will chase this up.

Xenon

11-17-2002, 03:01 PM

Does she have an owned licence or a leased licence?
i think it doesn't work with leased licences, but hit me i can be wrong..

also be sure there are TWO form, one for support on the vbulletin.com forums and one for support here.
perhaps she has entered you into the wrong form.

DaveRobbo

11-17-2002, 04:23 PM

It is a leased licence. Are you telling me I am not allowed to download hacks if we only have a leased licence???

Also, the joining instructions only gave a link to ONE form. There was no mention of a separate form for this forum. If you insist this is true could you at least give me the URL of the second form?

okrogius

11-17-2002, 04:30 PM

vbulletin.ORG form > http://www.vbulletin.com/members/vbulletin.org.php

EDIT: hmm, appears the forms were merged into one which keeps emails instead of usernames. So if the email that you have assosiated with your account here, you should be good to go.

DaveRobbo

11-17-2002, 04:41 PM

Thank you "Codename49"

That is the form that we HAVE filled in - I've tried both my username on here and also the email address that I have used to register here. Neither appears to work.

ManagerJosh

11-18-2002, 03:42 AM

Erwin will definitely need to track this down. A theory might be is that the form is case sensitive?

Xenon

11-18-2002, 03:48 PM

Ups, didn't see that form before ;)
I thought it was the username.....

I'll inform the admin, to recheck your account

Erwin

11-18-2002, 05:07 PM

We are looking into it... it's strange. Sorry for the delay.

DaveRobbo

11-18-2002, 05:50 PM

Thanks to you both for your help.

Please keep us informed of progress - we appreciate it :)

Dave

DrkFusion

11-19-2002, 09:21 PM

the vbulletin.org.php redirects to forum.php isn't forum.php used for vbulletin support forums?

Sebastian

11-20-2002, 02:20 AM

Originally posted by Xenon
i think it doesn't work with leased licences, but hit me i can be wrong..
yes, both leased and owned gives you the privilege.

DaveRobbo

11-20-2002, 02:54 PM

Any news on this? There are a couple of hacks that we REALLY need before we are fit to "go live" .. being unable to access these hacks is really slowing us down.

Dave Robinson.

PS - our new domain name has now propagated and the problem still exists - so it wasn't that :-S

Xenon

11-20-2002, 03:22 PM

have you tried to reenter your email addy now that the DNS are updated?

you have to use this addy: dave.robin****@virg**.net (changed a bit, so no other can see ;))

The admin will look into it, but they have a lot of work while porting all over ;)

DaveRobbo

11-20-2002, 04:15 PM

Yes I've tried that - no joy :-(

DaveRobbo

11-23-2002, 10:01 PM

Bump .... Anyone? HELP?

Our primary account holder can now get access .. but I can't (as a registered "helper")

Erwin

11-23-2002, 10:47 PM

I will chase this up for you.

Admin

11-24-2002, 06:29 AM

Dave, can you please go here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/member.php?s=&action=editprofile
And then simply submit the form, without making any changes.
It should then re-register your email address and mark you as licensed. (There was a problem with some users who registered just when we were switching licensing methods.)

DaveRobbo

11-25-2002, 10:50 AM

Thank you so much Firefly - that seems to have done the trick.

Thanks to Erwin too for chasing this for us - much appreciated guys .... now, onto the hacking !! :P

Dave

Erwin

11-25-2002, 07:59 PM

Glad to see you're in! :)

frog

11-30-2002, 07:51 AM

can i download the hacks even if i dont own a vbulletin?

ManagerJosh

11-30-2002, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by frog
can i download the hacks even if i dont own a vbulletin?

no.

frog

11-30-2002, 08:19 AM

then if i own a vbulletin and dont have login and pass, can download?

ManagerJosh

11-30-2002, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by frog
then if i own a vbulletin and dont have login and pass, can download?

Please go here (http://www.vbulletin.com/members/forums.php) and and enter your email address, to show you are licensed. (you will need to use your customer number and password to access that page)

From there, you will be able to access hacks on this site plus other restricted portions unavailable to non-vBulletin owners.

frog

11-30-2002, 08:39 AM

because my vbulletin is downloaded free, i dont have a login and pass you see.

ManagerJosh

11-30-2002, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by frog
because my vbulletin is downloaded free, i dont have a login and pass you see.

vBulletin is not free. You can not download it for free.
Please provide a URL of your current installation in addition to purchasing a valid license here (http://www.vbulletin.com/order/)

frog

11-30-2002, 09:41 AM

but i got my copy free. download from the net

ManagerJosh

11-30-2002, 09:46 AM

As stated before, you can not download vBulletin for free. If you did, you obtained an illegal copy and can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for software piracy.

Xenon

11-30-2002, 01:12 PM

If you use a copy of vb which you have downloaded free, you are using an illegal software.

you have to delete it immediatelly.

also what's the url of the site you've downloaded?

ArunanS

12-01-2002, 12:55 PM

Frog, just CLICK HERE (http://www.vbulletin.com/contact/piracy.php) and input your site url.

Thanks

ManagerJosh

12-01-2002, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by ArunanS
Frog, just CLICK HERE (http://www.vbulletin.com/contact/piracy.php) and input your site url.

Thanks

Frog became a chicken and ran away :D

frog

12-02-2002, 04:33 AM

nevermind i will keep using it, i cant afford to get a paid copy, too expensive for me. thanks

Brad

12-02-2002, 02:33 PM

i tracked you down frog, your forum has been submitted to the piracy form, if i where you i would deleate and and pay for vbulletin.

mushroom

12-02-2002, 02:50 PM

frog: why did you open your "§$"!/(§$%% mouth in the first place? - i wouldnt if i were you. but now that youre sacked, you better pay up or get your ass busted.

a bit of a rant wont kill anybody, so i spose mods wont get on my ass for this.... =)

Tom

Xenon

12-02-2002, 08:34 PM

I'd be careful in your position, you are also not shown as licenced...

go to this (http://www.vbulletin.com/members/forums.php) page and enter your email address, to show you are licensed. (you will need to use your customer number and password to access that page)
Thank you.

ManagerJosh

12-03-2002, 01:44 AM

Mushroom got grilled :D

mushroom

12-05-2002, 04:34 AM

mushroom does not own vb....ha ha ha....why else would i be posting in the pre-sales questions forum?

you should be careful with your accusations, you guys are paranoid : if there's a user without a license, he uses vb illegally....right, kick ass logics youve got there... and besides, i indicated i was kidding at the end of the post...

Erwin

12-06-2002, 02:43 AM

Originally posted by frog
nevermind i will keep using it, i cant afford to get a paid copy, too expensive for me. thanks

And you dare to post this here?

mushroom

12-07-2002, 05:12 AM

exactly, i agree, erwin... he's crazy....he's just so dumb he's funny.
frog: dont you know you can track down someone's ip in a click of the mouse and a tap on the keyboard (well almost)?

go ahead guys, and if you've fried him, can you please send me a photo? :D

soulviv3r.php

12-18-2002, 06:53 AM

qhahhahahahah pwned

klunderj

02-25-2003, 10:12 PM

I too cannot get access to any hacks. I have purchased a leased license, attempted to add my email, usernames of both boards, etc, to the same effect as DaveRobbo

Can you please help me get access to download hacks

filburt1

02-25-2003, 10:18 PM

Remember the form is case-sensitive.

Erwin

02-25-2003, 10:28 PM

Add the email NOT username.