Secure php files without using htaccess?

[Stumpy74]

I need help (and not just from my zen cart......)

Today I tried installing a SEO mod which included creating a .htaccess file in the main directory of the shop (where index.php lives) : from that time onwards I can access the store OK but can't get into admin. I have since pulled right back - deleted the .htaccess retored the /admin and /includes directory for any overwrites.

I still can't access admin and get a HTTP 500 error. Digging around I don't have a .htaccess file int he /admin and /admin/includes directory as per the download - so tried copying them across without any luck.

I can access the store and log in so think the SSL side of things is OK. If anyone has any ideas I'm happy to give anything a shot. Have fired off email to web service providers but its the weekend and very quiet......help please !!!!

The site is www.adorablebabycakes.com.au
version 1.3.8a

[Stumpy74]

OK its fixed.......when I restored my site there were still some of the add on files there.......

Out of interest which .htaccess files should be on the site from the install package ? I can't remember deleting them.

[Website Rob]

I do believe the default files have 3.

includes/.htaccess
admin/.htaccess
admin/includes/.htaccess

Would be a good idea to have a untouched copy of the default install on your computer, for an easy place to reference.