Chapter 26. How to solve common probems with PHP-Nuke

Table of Contents
26.1. How to repair a corrupt table
26.2. How to restore PHP-Nuke from backup
26.2.1. How to restore a single table
26.2.2. How to restore a large backup
26.3. How to install new modules
26.3.1. How to install modules that do not change the database structure
26.3.2. How to install modules that change the database structure
26.3.3. How to install modules that change the database structure and the files
26.4. How to install patches and correct errors
26.5. How to find all registration links
26.6. How to allow anonymous web link submissions
26.7. How to disable DEBUG mode

What often inhibits the work of administrators of websites made with PHP-Nuke, are the maintenance interventions that are necessary for an optimal operation of their site. You should never consider your installation of PHP-Nuke “finished”, as correction releases that eliminate bugs, or cover security holes (Section 23.4.1), often follow an original release and you may also feel the need for a new module that adds a much-needed functionality. Various everyday problems are related to these activities and in this chapter we are going to discuss the most common ones and ways to solve them: