DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates

***craig5320*** · Oct 12, 2009, 11:13 AM

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all arrived here ok.

We've moved servers if you didn't check the site in the last few hours to see us down - Shame on you!

In the process I've updated vbulletin etc and made many under the bonnet tweaks.

If everyone can scour the site and inform me in this thread of any problems big or small with the site after the move.

Anyone having issues logging in or with the skin selector, please first clear your cache and try a second browser.

Thank you!

When detailing a problem please be as detailed as possible, screenshots are great!

Craig

~~CitySlicker~~ · Oct 12, 2009, 11:40 AM

I am the first one?

I use the host file for the new IP and that's why I am already here - my DNS server is still not updated. Looks all fine so far!

will be back morrow..

Tyrsonswood · Oct 12, 2009, 11:47 AM

I was having problems logging in with Chrome, even after clearing the cache, so I had to switch to IE8. It would log me in with chrome, but then return to the "guest" page....... not sure what's going on there, I'll try it again shortly.

Zardon · Oct 12, 2009, 11:51 AM

make sure you clean out your cache, cookies and all that jazz.

Tyrsonswood · Oct 12, 2009, 12:08 PM

It was the cookies....... cache didn't do it, I had cleared that before posting my earlier post.

|2A|N · Oct 12, 2009, 01:37 PM

All cleared and logged back in. I like this skin btw!

Zardon · Oct 12, 2009, 03:13 PM

There may be some small random issues for a bit in regards to speed guys we we set things up behind the scenes.

Neshi · Oct 12, 2009, 04:03 PM

yea.. I just wanted to say that the site was pretty slow, loading everything.
Now I'm on it, it is like it used to be..

but if it get's sorted like Z just said, there is nothing to worry about.

Tyrsonswood · Oct 12, 2009, 04:40 PM

Seems to be running faster for me, Z, not seeing any problems now.

@craig, I like the new button for "Go to first new post/ Go to last post"", much easier on the old eyes.

**MIG-31** · Oct 12, 2009, 05:00 PM

I was begining to think the switch was not going to allow me back in..

I have just spent the last 40 minuites trying to log in.. I had tried near on every browser going also..

six deep cleans with ccleaner later im back...

PS Craig i sent you a email a short while ago.. Ignore it..

comp_ali · Oct 12, 2009, 05:09 PM

At last It worked , I will try chrome again after clearing the Cache. I don't like IE
Edit : Chrome worked fine after clearing the cache , the site opens super faster than before. Some skins are missing but I don't care , I use Spore all the time which is thankfully available

comp_ali · Oct 12, 2009, 05:53 PM

I noticed some nice improvement that in case of a post that contains large image(s) it expands solely not like the past , the whole page expands horizontally which was very annoying .

However new issue appears for me , the flash add appears over the post

Edit : Another thing in Spore Skin from Legend : Members/Admins/Mods appears should appear in a golden color while they are actually blue.

BlueMak · Oct 12, 2009, 06:35 PM

Thank you for the update and the update on the update.
So far it looks and feels great. Fast and smooth.

**MIG-31** · Oct 12, 2009, 06:36 PM

I have started to get the same page before i was not able to log in...

Im using ie 8 and the odd thing is that i have a second page open.And is working fine.. Which is allowing me to post this screen shot and message..

Tyrsonswood · Oct 12, 2009, 06:51 PM

I'm getting the flash ad over the photo's too...... It did that earlier in IE8 and the problem corrected itself. Now in Chrome it can't correct the ad placement/pic size......

Edit: IE8 on a different machine didn't fix this so it's doing the same as chrome.

***craig5320*** · Oct 13, 2009, 12:01 AM

Thanks guys, the ad placement is a coding issue with the DIV that I'm looking into.

@ MIG, that page is only located on the old server, if you're seeing it then for some reason your ISP is directing you to the old server still, this could be a result of routing issues meaning sometimes you're hitting a working updated dns server and other times it's an older one sending you off to the old server.

You can manually override it in the hosts file, which is probably your best bet.

RobertBruce · Oct 13, 2009, 02:04 AM

I couldn't log in with minefield, but that's not a surprise. It's just a beta of a coming version of firefox.

ET3D · Oct 13, 2009, 09:00 AM

I saw that downtime, and I felt that DH was significantly faster when I was able to reload it. (And it took me just a little time to realise I needed to clear my cookies to log in.)

~~CitySlicker~~ · Oct 14, 2009, 11:23 AM

ipconfig /flushdns may help some

SeraphicSorcerer · Oct 14, 2009, 12:18 PM

Is this the reason my posts seem to be taking longer then usual? it's taking like 30 seconds for my posts to actual post... everywhere else on the net is fine...

Tyrsonswood · Oct 14, 2009, 12:26 PM

I'm not seeing a slowdown in posting, it's actually faster here

isaak · Oct 14, 2009, 12:30 PM

@ Seraphic..that was my previous problem.

The updates have made it very snappy now thank you very much

SeraphicSorcerer · Oct 14, 2009, 01:02 PM

Odd, maybe I need to clear my cache too.

DJ BIG T · Oct 14, 2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

make sure you clean out your cache, cookies and all that jazz.

if it wasnt for you z telling me that z i would still not be able to post ty z for your time...i could look at the site but couldnt log on... +rep for you

[hobo]eclipse · Oct 14, 2009, 02:20 PM

great speed improvements! nice work folks!

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Oct 14, 2009, 03:07 PM

Hello. I simply cannot get internet explorere working with DriverHeaven!! This new browser is a beauty though so it'll keep me happy for a while!! I'll have to try flushing my dns though as that being the tech talk must be the solution. I wonder how that is done?

Bolletje · Oct 14, 2009, 04:55 PM

I have several problems;

My ControlPanel is also gone

~~CitySlicker~~ · Oct 14, 2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RE III - Frankie

... I wonder how that is done?

just open a dos box (as admin) and type that command - done!

***craig5320*** · Oct 15, 2009, 08:22 AM

Hi,

This seems to be a problem with the language packs installed in the database, I am taking a look thanks. In the mean time you can select English language from the selector at the base of the forum.

Craig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolletje

I have several problems;

My ControlPanel is also gone

SeraphicSorcerer · Oct 15, 2009, 09:15 AM

I think I found something else that's broken?

The Photoshop submit page isnt letting me submit my scores....

HTTP Error 500.0 - Internal Server Error

C:\Program Files (x86)\PHP53\php-cgi.exe - The FastCGI process exited unexpectedly

Detailed Error Information ModuleFastCgiModule NotificationExecuteRequestHandler HandlerPHP FastCGI Error Code0x000000ff
Requested URLhttp://www.hardwareheaven.com:80/frontpage/photoshop/results/post.php Physical PathC:\inetpub\wwwroot\driverheaven\frontpage\phot oshop\results\post.php Logon MethodAnonymous Logon UserAnonymous

Google just gives me a "oops page appears broke"

I am using firefox, as my main.

Oct 12, 2009, 11:13 AM	#1
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,565 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates Hi Everyone! Hope you all arrived here ok. We've moved servers if you didn't check the site in the last few hours to see us down - Shame on you! In the process I've updated vbulletin etc and made many under the bonnet tweaks. If everyone can scour the site and inform me in this thread of any problems big or small with the site after the move. Anyone having issues logging in or with the skin selector, please first clear your cache and try a second browser. Thank you! When detailing a problem please be as detailed as possible, screenshots are great! Craig __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Oct 12, 2009, 11:40 AM	#2
~~CitySlicker~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 183 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I am the first one? I use the host file for the new IP and that's why I am already here - my DNS server is still not updated. Looks all fine so far! will be back morrow..

Oct 12, 2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates make sure you clean out your cache, cookies and all that jazz.

Oct 12, 2009, 01:37 PM	#6
\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 358 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates All cleared and logged back in. I like this skin btw!

Oct 12, 2009, 03:13 PM	#7
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates There may be some small random issues for a bit in regards to speed guys we we set things up behind the scenes.

Oct 12, 2009, 04:03 PM	#8
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,376 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates yea.. I just wanted to say that the site was pretty slow, loading everything. Now I'm on it, it is like it used to be.. but if it get's sorted like Z just said, there is nothing to worry about. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Oct 12, 2009, 05:00 PM	#10
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,817 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I was begining to think the switch was not going to allow me back in.. I have just spent the last 40 minuites trying to log in.. I had tried near on every browser going also.. six deep cleans with ccleaner later im back... PS Craig i sent you a email a short while ago.. Ignore it.. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Oct 12, 2009, 05:09 PM	#11
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 10,469 Rep Power: 339 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates At last It worked , I will try chrome again after clearing the Cache. I don't like IE Edit : Chrome worked fine after clearing the cache , the site opens super faster than before. Some skins are missing but I don't care , I use Spore all the time which is thankfully available __________________

Oct 12, 2009, 05:53 PM	#12
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 10,469 Rep Power: 339 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I noticed some nice improvement that in case of a post that contains large image(s) it expands solely not like the past , the whole page expands horizontally which was very annoying . However new issue appears for me , the flash add appears over the post Edit : Another thing in Spore Skin from Legend : Members/Admins/Mods appears should appear in a golden color while they are actually blue. __________________ Last edited by comp_ali; Oct 12, 2009 at 06:19 PM.

Oct 12, 2009, 06:35 PM	#13
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,464 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates Thank you for the update and the update on the update. So far it looks and feels great. Fast and smooth. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Oct 12, 2009, 06:36 PM	#14
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,817 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I have started to get the same page before i was not able to log in... Im using ie 8 and the odd thing is that i have a second page open.And is working fine.. Which is allowing me to post this screen shot and message.. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Oct 13, 2009, 12:01 AM	Thread Starter #16
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,565 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates Thanks guys, the ad placement is a coding issue with the DIV that I'm looking into. @ MIG, that page is only located on the old server, if you're seeing it then for some reason your ISP is directing you to the old server still, this could be a result of routing issues meaning sometimes you're hitting a working updated dns server and other times it's an older one sending you off to the old server. You can manually override it in the hosts file, which is probably your best bet. __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Oct 13, 2009, 02:04 AM	#17
RobertBruce HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 259 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I couldn't log in with minefield, but that's not a surprise. It's just a beta of a coming version of firefox.

Oct 13, 2009, 09:00 AM	#18
ET3D Hopeless Dreamer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dreamland, near the pool of infinite graphics cards Posts: 3,057 Rep Power: 105 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I saw that downtime, and I felt that DH was significantly faster when I was able to reload it. (And it took me just a little time to realise I needed to clear my cookies to log in.)

Oct 14, 2009, 11:23 AM	#19
~~CitySlicker~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 183 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates ipconfig /flushdns may help some

Oct 14, 2009, 12:18 PM	#20
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates Is this the reason my posts seem to be taking longer then usual? it's taking like 30 seconds for my posts to actual post... everywhere else on the net is fine... __________________

Oct 14, 2009, 12:30 PM	#22
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,285 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates @ Seraphic..that was my previous problem. The updates have made it very snappy now thank you very much __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Oct 14, 2009, 01:02 PM	#23
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates Odd, maybe I need to clear my cache too. __________________

Oct 14, 2009, 02:20 PM	#25
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates great speed improvements! nice work folks!

Oct 14, 2009, 03:07 PM	#26
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates Hello. I simply cannot get internet explorere working with DriverHeaven!! This new browser is a beauty though so it'll keep me happy for a while!! I'll have to try flushing my dns though as that being the tech talk must be the solution. I wonder how that is done?

Oct 14, 2009, 04:55 PM	#27
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I have several problems; My ControlPanel is also gone

Oct 15, 2009, 09:15 AM	#30
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: DriverHeaven Relocation, Maintenance and Updates I think I found something else that's broken? The Photoshop submit page isnt letting me submit my scores.... HTTP Error 500.0 - Internal Server Error C:\Program Files (x86)\PHP53\php-cgi.exe - The FastCGI process exited unexpectedly Detailed Error Information ModuleFastCgiModule NotificationExecuteRequestHandler HandlerPHP FastCGI Error Code0x000000ff Requested URLhttp://www.hardwareheaven.com:80/frontpage/photoshop/results/post.php Physical PathC:\inetpub\wwwroot\driverheaven\frontpage\phot oshop\results\post.php Logon MethodAnonymous Logon UserAnonymous Google just gives me a "oops page appears broke" I am using firefox, as my main. __________________ Last edited by SeraphicSorcerer; Oct 15, 2009 at 09:21 AM.