Title: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘<‘ in… Last modified: August 19, 2016 --- # Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘<‘ in… * [garyharmonprusdcom](https://wordpress.org/support/users/garyharmonprusdcom/) * (@garyharmonprusdcom) * [16 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/) * Upgraded to 2.9.1 and when I went to login I got this error: Parse error: syntax error, unexpected ‘<‘ in /home/searchno/public_html/wp-includes/default-filters. php * on line 229. How do I fix? Gary Viewing 15 replies - 1 through 15 (of 15 total) * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [16 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1427990) * Try re-uploading the wp-admin and wp-includes folders from a **fresh** download of WordPress * [printoolz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/printoolz/) * (@printoolz) * [15 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428356) * Have the same issue but I am also locked out of admin. I can’t get in to edit anything! * SB * [Jmeade152](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jmeade152/) * (@jmeade152) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428385) * Please help> * I updated my website with a new theme and now I can even login to revert what I did: * This message is displayed: * Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in D:\vhosts\backingthefuture.co.uk\ httpdocs\healthkick\wp-content\themes\c30e9eca49bb9e2c30a2c3ca889c3d4a\functions. php on line 1256 * What do I do??? * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428386) * Switch to the Twenty Ten theme by renaming your current theme’s folder in wp- content/themes using [FTP](http://codex.wordpress.org/FTP_Clients) or whatever file management application your host provides. You may need to try logging into your site to get this to kick in fully. * [Michael](https://wordpress.org/support/users/alchymyth/) * (@alchymyth) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428387) * > What do I do??? * use ftp or cpanel to either rename or delete the faulty theme folder – your site should then revert back to the default theme, and you should be able to access the dashboard again. * [Jmeade152](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jmeade152/) * (@jmeade152) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428388) * Thank you for all of your support. However I don’t really undertand what I need to do?? * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428389) * I’m sorry. We can’t really explain it any more clearly. You need to rename or delete the wp-content\themes\c30e9eca49bb9e2c30a2c3ca889c3d4a folder on your site. * [Jmeade152](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jmeade152/) * (@jmeade152) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428390) * Hi I really do feel stupid, but I dont know how to delete the theme as I can’t log in? * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428391) * **You don’t need to login.** You need to use FTP or cPanel or whatever file management application your host provides to access your hosting space. * [Jmeade152](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jmeade152/) * (@jmeade152) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428392) * if my normal login address is [http://backingthefuture.co.uk/healthkick/wp-admin/](http://backingthefuture.co.uk/healthkick/wp-admin/) * what must I now type in to delete the theme?? * [esmi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/esmi/) * (@esmi) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428393) * You need to use FTP or cPanel or whatever file management application your host provides to access your hosting space. Please try asking your hosts for assistance. * [Jmeade152](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jmeade152/) * (@jmeade152) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428394) * thank you for your help it is really appreciated, I don’t know what I would have done without you lol * [jcluchey](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jcluchey/) * (@jcluchey) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428395) * Did this resolve the issue? I am having the same problem but am afraid of losing all my content and customizations by messing around in the FTP or reinstalling WP. Help very much appreciated. * [kmessinger](https://wordpress.org/support/users/kmessinger/) * (@kmessinger) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428396) * You are having this problem? * > I updated my website with a new theme and now I can even login to revert what > I did: > This message is displayed: > Parse error: syntax error, unexpected $end in D:\vhosts\backingthefuture.co. > uk\httpdocs\healthkick\wp-content\themes\c30e9eca49bb9e2c30a2c3ca889c3d4a\functions. > php on line 1256 * [jcluchey](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jcluchey/) * (@jcluchey) * [15 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/parse-error-syntax-error-unexpected-lt-in-1/#post-1428397) * I had a similar problem and was receiving a similar error message, but managed to resolve it in the File Manager of the cPanel. This was scary as I felt like I was tinkering with the nuclear launch codes, but it worked. Thanks. 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