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Originally Posted by ivatel
Can't believe what just happened I uploaded a new Wordpress 2.6 theme. I so have WP 2.6 on this blog.
I copied /theme/theme instead of just /theme to the WP-content/themes you techies will know what i mean. I tried to delete it and upload just the /theme folder it was called "structure". I used filezilla. As it was deleting it kept jumping about from folder to folder one minute in the structure folder the next in default! It should only have been in structure!
So hey presto blank screen on firing up my site! Fortunately I did a database back up . At least I think that is good isn't it?
So my question is if I clear out all the WP program files and do a fresh install then restore the DB if needed will that solve the problem do you think?
Or do I need terminal techie help?
I just spend loads of time on the content I would hate to lose it.
Am I right in thinking my content is in that DBase? I blinking hope so lol!
Thanks as evre
lynne
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I am so sorry this happened to you. I am always scared to death to upgrade my wordpress. I use WordPress Step-by-Step upgrading process (the advanced one).
Your database is in your cpanel for your site. In the MyPhpAdmin section. But you probably already know that it you backed it up once. Make sure you check to be sure it's still there before you do anything. Back it up again, just to be sure. Use the WordPress guide for step-by-step backing up.
Save it someplace separate from any other Wordpress files (like your desktop) for easy and fast access without the confusion.
Did you back up your entire blog folder before attempting to upgrade?
Unfortunately, they warn you repeatedly not to delete your wp-content folder.
Bummer. I am not sure there's a way to recover your theme if it had been modified by you.
Once you get your theme and other wp-content files back in order (probably replaced) everything should be back in order. There may be glitches here and there you will have to work out depending on what special modifications you originally made.
If I am not on track with the kind of help you need, feel free to help me understand better and I will try to follow and help you as we go.
I will answer any question you may have, if I can, no matter how many questions until this is fixed. I wish you the best!