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Hi i have a problem when i use explorer that the members name says new member and not there user name and was told it could be the changes i made what i want to know is if i upload all the forum files again like a new install which files do i need to keep so i dont loose all my posts and stuff ?
thanks
Posts and settings are stored in the database. So they will not be erased when you overwrite files.
Also, it's a good practice to make backups of the database and forum files before such administrative actions.
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hi wont i need to keep configure files or something so i dont have to install it all again?
Yes, you have to keep config.php file in the forum root.
Actually, you can simple overwrite files without deleting old ones.
ok so the only file i dont overwrite is configure and then everything should work
If you do not use the SQLite database, then everything should work fine.
how do i know which one i am useing
You are supposed to know it 
Look into the config.php file. If the $db_type variable is not 'sqlite' (for example, 'mysqli'), then everything is fine.
Ok that was a waste of time 
as it still says new member and not there name when i use explorer
Seems like the cause is the extension that colors usernames. Try to disable it.
yes that works just uploading my files back thank you for the help. one more thing is there away i can see who is online where it lists there IP and and stuff
Didn't get your question.
An administrator can see users' IP addresses in their profiles.
sorry i meant when you click to view whois online some forums tell you what there doing and who they are
The list of the online users is displayed at the bottom of the forum index page.
yes it is but with some forums you can click on it and it tells you what part of the forum they are on and what they are doing
There are no such tools in PunBB.
ok thanks for all the replies i really like PunBB
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