A problem on hand....
 

Ever since my forum started I've had to deal with spammers. I've tried all the hacks people have put out but don't work. I tried going to 'User Registrations' in vBoptions to turn on captcha, but guest were saying the box wasn't showing up under the registration form. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can resolve this issue of getting rid of these spammers joining?

Are you using reCAPTHCHA? If not, I suggest doing so.

I don't think so, how can I activiate this in the CP?

AdminCP>vBulletin Options>Human Verification Manager

You will need to register (for free) with reCAPTCHA to get your codes.

I looked under the vB Options and didn't see any human verfication manager under the list.

What version of vBulletin are you using? And you should be looking for the "Human Verification Manager" in the left-hand sidebar dropdown menu for vBulletin Options

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8

It comes standard on 3.7.x and above.

You will need to download the reCAPTCHA hack for 3.6.x located here on vbulletin.org and then follow the instructions.

Its in the left column in the vbulletin options drop down menu. I had problems finding it as well.

amdin control panel - left column - vbulletin options drop down - and still in the left column, in the new drop down menu that appeared when you clicked vbulletin options - human verfication manager

Not for 3.6 its not

Dang it, I missed the 3.6 part on the thread. Sorry about that.

In that case, get the forum updated and go from there.

Sorry I can't afford the upgrade is there by any chance any other alternative solution?

Just as what was posted earlier

you can download the latest release from the vbulletin members area, at vbulletin.com

Not to be rude, but did you read what you just quoted?

but cant you download the latest release from the members area, as part of your licence?

Not if his license has expired after the release of the current version they're running

ah i see, learn something new everyday :D