vB Options Problem

[Memphis834@yaho]

When i'm in my admincp, when I try and save options under vb options it keeps asking me to log in. Everything else in my admincp is functional except the options under vb options. I re-uploaded admincp and it didn't fix the problem. Anyone know what the problem may be?

[Dean C]

Running any products?

[Memphis834@yaho]

No. My site was hacked & Destroyed on Saturday so I unforntunately have to rebuild my site
So I haven't added anything at all yet. All i've done is upload the files to my host and install vbulletin. I set up the categories but for some reason when i go into my options it won't save any option changes and just keeps asking me to log in as soon as I click save.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

This may be due to mod_security.

While mod_security can be a very powerful tool, misconfigured or overly strict rule sets can interfere with vBulletins Operation. Below for Apache users you can use an htaccess file and add a specific rule to disable mod_security.

Make or edit your forum .htaccess file and add the following code

<IfModule mod_security.c>
   SecFilterEngine Off
   SecFilterScanPOST Off
</IfModule>

Note, place this file in your main forum directory.

See this also thread: http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167121

[Memphis834@yaho]

Thanks for the info Marco! I have a question though, how do I edit my .htacess file? Is the vbulletin-adminhelp.xml file located in my install folder the file I have to edit? If so, how do I edit a .xml file? Sorry for all the questions.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

You don't need to edit an XML-file.

If there is a file named .htaccess in your forumhome edit it, otherwise create a new textfile with that name with the above content and upload it.

PS If you are on a Windows PC, you might need to create the file first with a different name, upload it and then rename.

[pompaunpo]

my server is windows2003, I have create the file first with a different name,
have upload it and then rename .htaccess, I dont have Apache server but IIS

mod_security for IIS ?

Originally Posted by Marco van Herwaarden

You don't need to edit an XML-file.

If there is a file named .htaccess in your forumhome edit it, otherwise create a new textfile with that name with the above content and upload it.

PS If you are on a Windows PC, you might need to create the file first with a different name, upload it and then rename.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

If you have a problem, please start your own thread with your details. If you are running IIS, then the above advise is not for you.