Title: Parse error after 3.6 version update Last modified: August 21, 2016 --- # Parse error after 3.6 version update * Resolved [aebaker716@yahoo.com](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aebaker716yahoocom/) * (@aebaker716yahoocom) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/) * 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. Viewing 7 replies - 1 through 7 (of 7 total) * [WPyogi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpyogi/) * (@wpyogi) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997290) * Yes, that’s a problem with your theme – which is quite outdated: * [http://wordpress.org/themes/shaan](http://wordpress.org/themes/shaan) * You should find a more current theme, yes.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 [aebaker716@yahoo.com](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aebaker716yahoocom/) * (@aebaker716yahoocom) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997293) * 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 [aebaker716@yahoo.com](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aebaker716yahoocom/) * (@aebaker716yahoocom) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997300) * 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](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpyogi/) * (@wpyogi) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997323) * Where is your site hosted? * You can pretty much use any theme from here: * [http://wordpress.org/themes/](http://wordpress.org/themes/) * Certainly don’t use one you don’t like :)! * Thread Starter [aebaker716@yahoo.com](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aebaker716yahoocom/) * (@aebaker716yahoocom) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997375) * The site is hosted by Go Daddy. Thanks. * [WPyogi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/wpyogi/) * (@wpyogi) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997378) * Okay, so this should help you get FTP set up * [http://support.godaddy.com/help/article/96/uploading-files-to-your-website-ftp](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 [aebaker716@yahoo.com](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aebaker716yahoocom/) * (@aebaker716yahoocom) * [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997449) * 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. Viewing 7 replies - 1 through 7 (of 7 total) The topic ‘Parse error after 3.6 version update’ is closed to new replies. ## Tags * [parse-error](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/parse-error/) * [syntax error](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/syntax-error/) * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) * 7 replies * 2 participants * Last reply from: [aebaker716@yahoo.com](https://wordpress.org/support/users/aebaker716yahoocom/) * Last activity: [12 years, 10 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-after-36-version-update/#post-3997449) * Status: resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics