Local Host works fine, Live Server only loads Background

**ljdream00** · 16 Mar 2011, 06:52 AM

Ok im at a lost.
Im not new to zencart, but today, i feel like a true beginner.

I've been trying for the past few hours trying to upload my site.
It works perfectly in Localhost, but when i upload to the server all i get is the background.

Im using 1.3.8a

Here's a picture of what it looks like on my local server:
http://dynastydjs216.com/dynalocal.jpg

but instead all I get is the background on the live server:
http://dynastydjs216.com/dyna

I'm at a total lost now

please help

**kobra** · 16 Mar 2011, 07:43 AM

I see a stock install on your live server

**ljdream00** · 16 Mar 2011, 07:51 AM

huh?
I just clicked it and i see only the background.

Originally Posted by kobra

I see a stock install on your live server

**DrByte** · 16 Mar 2011, 08:18 AM

If you look at "View Source" in your browser, you'll see that it's dying after it does the html_header output, before it does the tpl_main_page content.

Try this to discover your PHP error: http://tutorials.zen-cart.com/index.php?article=82
And double-check that *all* your files uploaded properly. The most common cause of problems is failed FTP uploads.

Additionally, if you turn off your custom template and use the built-in "classic" template, does it work better? If so, you'll need to fix whatever's broken in your custom template.

And ... WHY are you building a *new* site using a VERY OLD version (1.3.8) of Zen Cart with numerous known security bugs? v1.3.9h is presently the current version, and is definitely a better choice for a new site.

**ljdream00** · 16 Mar 2011, 08:35 AM

DrByte, I know I know.... but i tried the 1.3.9 and couldn't get it to work. BUTTTTTT, i did upload the NEWEST Version to the Live server just now, so i will be using the new version.

In addition, yes, the classic template works fine in the server, but i will look at all your suggestions and see if i can fix it.

I will let you know the outcome regardless. Thanks

Originally Posted by DrByte

And ... WHY are you building a *new* site using a VERY OLD version (1.3.8) of Zen Cart with numerous known security bugs? v1.3.9h is presently the current version, and is definitely a better choice for a new site.

**ljdream00** · 17 Mar 2011, 03:35 AM

OK!!! GOT IT TO WORK

OF COURSE IT WAS DEFINATELY "USER" ERROR

I DIDN'T UPLOAD THE THIRD PARTY CALENDAR TO THE LIVE SERVER AND IT WAS GIVING THE ERROR. ONCE I INSTALLED IT TO THE LIVE SERVER, THE SITE CAME RIGHT UP.

WOULDNT HAVE FOUND IT WITHOUT THAT HANDY CACHE ERROR LOG.

THANKS

......DR.BYTE THANKS FOR GETTING ON ME ABOUT UPGRADING TO 1.3.9.
I AM HAPPY TO SAY THAT IM UPGRADED TO THE FULLEST NOW!!!!
...TIME FOR ME TO DONATE!!!!