Parse error after 3.6 version update

  • Resolved [email protected]

    (@aebaker716yahoocom)


    12 years, 10 months ago

    Message received:
    Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘}’ in D:\Hosting\5393168\html\seamlesssailorblog\wp-content\themes\shaan\header.php on line 42

    Shaan theme

    This error shows when attempting to access my site or when I try to post a blog post.

    I am a novice blogger. The blog was set up for me. I don’t know how to go into code to make changes. I need very basic direction or someone to assist!

    I’m assuming that this is a problem with the way my theme interacts with the new WP update? Is that correct? Could it be something else?

    What are my options for fixing this?
    -Can the previous version of WP be installed? Everything was working fine on prior version.
    -Should I change to a more current theme?
    -Very simple directions or someone who can make the correction to line 42 whatever that means?
    -Could this relate to plug ins or a hack? I am getting some unusual requests for “users” with odd hotmail email addresses that I am deleting. (I have reset my password.)

    Appreciate your patience and assistance.

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  • WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    12 years, 10 months ago

    Yes, that’s a problem with your theme – which is quite outdated:

    http://ww.wp.xz.cn/themes/shaan

    You should find a more current theme, yes.

    You’ll need to use FTP access to your site to deactivate that theme – by renaming the theme’s folder to wp-content/themes/shaanHOLD. Are you familiar with using FTP?

    Thread Starter [email protected]

    (@aebaker716yahoocom)

    12 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you. I did read it but didn’t fully understand it. I will read it again at your recommendation. Open to all suggestions!

    Thread Starter [email protected]

    (@aebaker716yahoocom)

    12 years, 10 months ago

    WPyogi, thank you for confirming that the problem is centered around the old theme. I don’t know FTP. My husband set this up. He might. I was hoping to be a big girl and solve this myself…

    Suggestions on choosing a theme that won’t be outdated? Do I need to use the main WP 2013 theme even if I really don’t like it? Safer for someone who is less tech savvy?

    Thanks.

    WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    12 years, 10 months ago

    Where is your site hosted?

    You can pretty much use any theme from here:

    http://ww.wp.xz.cn/themes/

    Certainly don’t use one you don’t like :)!

    Thread Starter [email protected]

    (@aebaker716yahoocom)

    12 years, 10 months ago

    The site is hosted by Go Daddy. Thanks.

    WPyogi

    (@wpyogi)

    12 years, 10 months ago

    Okay, so this should help you get FTP set up

    http://support.godaddy.com/help/article/96/uploading-files-to-your-website-ftp

    Then find your theme’s folder and rename the folder for your current theme:

    wp-content
    themes
        shaanHOLD

    That will force WP to use the default theme and let you login again.

    Thread Starter [email protected]

    (@aebaker716yahoocom)

    12 years, 10 months ago

    Well you know the saying about keep it simple? I tried changing the theme (2013 so I have a very current one). It seems to be working. I’ll try taking the easy way for now.

    I did learn a bit more through all this about FTP. So not a loss.

    And that I won’t jump on updates!

    Thanks.

    Resolved for now.

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