Aha! Earthlink has a number of known issues with their server and locked file locking.

FTP in - download the vars_pntf.cgi file. Edit it in Notepad. Find the line that reads:

q~Enabled~ => q~yes~,

Alter it to read:

q~Enabled~ => q~no~,

Upload, set permissions.

FTP to the /noncgi/cache-/pntf directory. Delete the "now.cgi" file.

Your UBB should pick right up after that.

I would highly suggest seeking out a new hosting provider. Earthlink's servers simply crumble when confronted with newer UBBs and the Recent Visitors feature when there's a lot of traffic involved.

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Charles Capps
UBB.classic™ Developer
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