Getting rid of VBSEO

[ldma]

I have read a few threads on this but none of them really answers my question. I understand the process is to remove the product, delete the VBSEO files including .htaccess, and then apply a custom rewrite script.

What i am unclear about is what would happen if I didn't use a custom rewrite script and just went back to plain Vbulletin SEO friendly urls....or do I still need .htaccess?

[ikopylov]

Always.
You need to use htaccess
No more scripts is not required

[ldma]

Thanks.
So what does my .htaccess need to contain if I am just to use the Vbulletin default rewrite?

[Dave]

The .htaccess files of vBulletin can be found in the do_not_upload folder of the vBulletin download @vbulletin.com.

[ldma]

Oh brilliant...thanks...so I can just replace the VBSEO .htaccess with that one to put rewrites back to 'factory settings'?

[Dave]

Yes.

However, all VBSEO URL's that people have posted in threads on your forum and other forums will probably not point to a valid location anymore. You can create some custom rewrite rules to redirect those URL's to vBulletin's URL's.

[ldma]

I just tried replacing it, and was greeted with a blank white screen.

What options do I need on Friendly URLs screen....just to get basic functionality back...my host is about to kick me out due to VBSEO executing silly amounts of scripts and using all their CPU

--------------- Added [DATE]1454019187[/DATE] at [TIME]1454019187[/TIME] ---------------

Also, say my url looks like:
http://www.ajarnforum.net/vb/the-sta...n-minburi.html

What custom rewrite rule should I go for?

[ikopylov]

Many examples of how to write a system redirects in these threads (see bottom)
The fact is that under each forum is necessary to create their own rules
No one - three rules, and they are usually dozens, a system redirects rulers
Further, it is necessary to hold the replacement in the database
Before removing VBSEO test on the test forum, that you will


https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=307021
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=301887

[cellarius]

Originally Posted by ldma

I just tried replacing it, and was greeted with a blank white screen.

You did uninstall vBSEO, too, did you? Just dropping the original .htaccess file in and having vBSEO still in place will result in a white screen error of death

[Brandon Sheley]

Here are most redirects you'll need to remove vbseo successfully.

http://tools.geekpoint.net/xfseo/