Admin login section won't show

[loric]

first time store - several attempts
per zen instructions:
I created database
I downloaded notepad++
I uploaded zen v150 files to ftp - uploaded to root/htdocs/zen (tried to make a directory in the root file but would not let me)
during upload there were four (4) of the htaccess files that failed. I was able to upload them one at a time in their appropriate files with no problem.
I renamed the two (2) files dist-configure.php located in the admin/includes and includes directories to configure.php and I changed the permissions to 777
I set all the permissions per the zen installation instructions.
Gather all the necessary info needed to begin installation
Finally ready to install - started the installation
system check fine except for (shoot I can't remember the warning but it said that zen can run no problem just if it was off it would be more secure - sorry)
continued
now the first time I was actually able to get this loaded I apparently came across the screen where you create a username and temp password because I did this. But when I tried to get to the admin section of my store it kept on bringing me back to the installation screen. So I thought I'd screwed up so I re-installed files and repeated above steps. Never again to come across the admin login page.

Now when you type in mystorename.com it brings up page that says I've created store and two red boxes at top telling me to delete some files and that the store is under maintenance and closed to the public. It looks like the page would if you were a customer except for the two statements at the top in red.

OMG I hope I haven't confused you all. My question is where is the admin section? How do I get to the page where I can actually begin to design my store???? Help I've tried my best for the past three days to figure this out myself and I just can't. I'm sending the configure.php files from admin/includes and includes directories. Please someone help me. I'm reduced to begging now. Thank you in advance for your help!!!

Admin/Include Directory
configure.php file

<?php
/**
* SAMPLE dist-configure.php
*
* @package Configuration Settings
* @package Admin
* @copyright Copyright 2003-2011 Zen Cart Development Team
* @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
* @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
* @version $Id: dist-configure.php 19644 2011-09-29 16:04:04Z wilt $
* @private
*/
/**
* WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE SSL PROTECTION FOR YOUR ENTIRE ADMIN:
* To do that, make sure you use a "https:" URL for all 4 of the following, including the HTTP_ entries:
*/
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://localhost');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://localhost');
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://localhost');
define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://localhost');

// secure webserver for admin? Valid choices are 'true' or 'false' (including quotes).
define('ENABLE_SSL_ADMIN', 'false');

// secure webserver for storefront? Valid choices are 'true' or 'false' (including quotes).
define('ENABLE_SSL_CATALOG', 'false');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
// these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or htdocs folder)
$t1 = parse_url(HTTP_SERVER);$p1 = $t1['path'];$t2 = parse_url(HTTPS_SERVER);$p2 = $t2['path'];

define('DIR_WS_ADMIN','/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN','/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');

define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_ICONS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'icons/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_IMAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_TEMPLATE', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/');
define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER . DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');

// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
define('DIR_FS_ADMIN', realpath(dirname(__FILE__) . '/../') . '/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/');

define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_LANGUAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/languages/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_IMAGES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'images/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_MODULES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/modules/');
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'includes/templates/');
define('DIR_FS_BACKUP', DIR_FS_ADMIN . 'backups/');
define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');
define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');

// define our database connection
define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql');
define('DB_PREFIX', '');
define('DB_CHARSET', 'utf8');
define('DB_SERVER', 'localhost');
define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', ''); I removed this info for this purpose only
define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', ''); I removed this info for this purpose only
define('DB_DATABASE', ''); I removed this infor for this purpose only

// The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.
// For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from: none, database, or file
// If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache
// or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder
// ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache -- leave no trailing slash
define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none');
define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/enter/your/path/to/public_html_or_htdocs/and/zencart/here/zen/cache');


//Explanations of the webserver and path parameters:
// HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://yourdomain.com
// HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://yourdomain.com
// HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://yourdomain.com
// HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://yourdomain.com
/*
* URL's for your site will be built via:
* HTTP_SERVER plus DIR_WS_ADMIN or
* HTTPS_SERVER plus DIR_WS_HTTPS_ADMIN or
* HTTP_SERVER plus DIR_WS_CATALOG or
* HTTPS_SERVER plus DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG
* ...depending on your system configuration settings
*/

Includes Directory
configure.php file

<?php
/**
* @package Configuration Settings circa 1.5.0
* @copyright Copyright 2003-2011 Zen Cart Development Team
* @copyright Portions Copyright 2003 osCommerce
* @license http://www.zen-cart.com/license/2_0.txt GNU Public License V2.0
* File Built by zc_install on 2013-03-22 04:54:06
*/


/*************** NOTE: This file is similar, but DIFFERENT from the "admin" version of configure.php. ***********/
/*************** The 2 files should be kept separate and not used to overwrite each other. ***********/

// Define the webserver and path parameters
// HTTP_SERVER is your Main webserver: eg-http://your_domain.com
// HTTPS_SERVER is your Secure webserver: eg-https://your_domain.com
define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://dezines2amaze.com');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://dezines2amaze.com');

// Use secure webserver for checkout procedure?
define('ENABLE_SSL', 'false');

// NOTE: be sure to leave the trailing '/' at the end of these lines if you make changes!
// * DIR_WS_* = Webserver directories (virtual/URL)
// these paths are relative to top of your webspace ... (ie: under the public_html or htdocs folder)
define('DIR_WS_CATALOG', '/');
define('DIR_WS_HTTPS_CATALOG', '/');

define('DIR_WS_IMAGES', 'images/');
define('DIR_WS_INCLUDES', 'includes/');
define('DIR_WS_FUNCTIONS', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'functions/');
define('DIR_WS_CLASSES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'classes/');
define('DIR_WS_MODULES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'modules/');
define('DIR_WS_LANGUAGES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'languages/');
define('DIR_WS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_WS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
define('DIR_WS_TEMPLATES', DIR_WS_INCLUDES . 'templates/');

define('DIR_WS_PHPBB', '/');

// * DIR_FS_* = Filesystem directories (local/physical)
//the following path is a COMPLETE path to your Zen Cart files. eg: /var/www/vhost/accountname/public_html/store/
define('DIR_FS_CATALOG', '/data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/');

define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'download/');
define('DIR_FS_DOWNLOAD_PUBLIC', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'pub/');
define('DIR_WS_UPLOADS', DIR_WS_IMAGES . 'uploads/');
define('DIR_FS_UPLOADS', DIR_FS_CATALOG . DIR_WS_UPLOADS);
define('DIR_FS_EMAIL_TEMPLATES', DIR_FS_CATALOG . 'email/');

// define our database connection
define('DB_TYPE', 'mysql');
define('DB_PREFIX', '');
define('DB_CHARSET', 'utf8');
define('DB_SERVER', '205.178.146.105');if I change this to "localhost" I get an error when trying to install
define('DB_SERVER_USERNAME', '');I removed info for this purpose
define('DB_SERVER_PASSWORD', '');I removed info for this purpose
define('DB_DATABASE', '');I removed info for this purpose

// The next 2 "defines" are for SQL cache support.
// For SQL_CACHE_METHOD, you can select from: none, database, or file
// If you choose "file", then you need to set the DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE to a directory where your apache
// or webserver user has write privileges (chmod 666 or 777). We recommend using the "cache" folder inside the Zen Cart folder
// ie: /path/to/your/webspace/public_html/zen/cache -- leave no trailing slash
define('SQL_CACHE_METHOD', 'none');
define('DIR_FS_SQL_CACHE', '/data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/cache');

// EOF

[kobra]

Being that you are running this locally
In the file manager Go to /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/
And look for a folder named "admin" and change the folder name
Then in your browser load the storefront and add "/your_new_admin_folder_name" press enter

[loric]

Being that you are running this locally
In the file manager Go to /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/
And look for a folder named "admin" and change the folder name
Then in your browser load the storefront and add "/your_new_admin_folder_name" press enter

OK now I'm gonna sound completely STUPID - I've looked for /data/9/etc.... and could not find it.
Running this Locally????? I have no idea what that means. I have a hosting company am I uploading the files wrong? they are uploaded to the file manager on the hosting site.

[loric]

SECURITY WARNING: Installation directory exists at: /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/zc_install. Please remove this directory for security reasons. this is what shows up on the page when going to mysite.com

[loric]

does this help any this is info I copied from setup on the 19th.

zen set up info

Webserver = Apache/2.2.22 (Unix) FrontPage/5.0.2.2635
HTTP Host = dezines2amaze.com
Path_Translated = /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/zc_install/index.php(SCRIPT_FILENAME)
Real Path = /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen
Server Free Disk Space = 472.5 GB
PHP O/S = Linux
PHP API Mode = cgi-fcgi
PHP Max Execution Time per page = 30
Disabled PHP Functions = shell_exec,passthru,exec,system,pcntl_exec
Register Globals = ON Click here for more info
MySQL Support = ON
PHP Version = 5.3.8
PHP Safe Mode = OFF
PHP Sessions Support = ON
PHP Session.AutoStart = OFF
PHP session.use_trans_sid = OFF
Suggested SQL Cache Folder = /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/cache
PHP magic_quotes_runtime setting = OFF
PHP magic_quotes_sybase setting = OFF
PHP GD Support = ON
GD Version = GD bundled (2.0.34 compatible)
PHP ZLIB Compression Support = ON
PHP OpenSSL Support = ON
PHP cURL Support = ON
CURL NON-SSL Capability = Okay
CURL SSL Capability = Okay
PHP Upload Support = ON upload_max_filesize=25M; post_max_size=25M
PHP Upload TMP dir = /data/tmp
Apache .htaccess Support = ON



The following info does not necessarily indicate any problem or configuration issue. It is simply for the sake of displaying it in an easy-to-find location.
PHP include_path = .:/usr/services/vux/lib/php
PHP SMTP destination = localhost
PHP sendmail path = /usr/sbin/sendmail -t -i
PHP sendmail 'from' =
PHP open_basedir restrictions =
PHP Output Buffering (gzip) = ON
PHP XML Support = ON
PHP Session.Save_Path = /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/cache -->Writeable

[kobra]

You posted the following see "local Host" entries

define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://localhost');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://localhost');
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://localhost');
define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://localhost');

If this is on a host and your domain name is dezines2amaze dot com then this is what should be in your configure files

define('HTTP_SERVER', 'http://dezines2amaze.com');
define('HTTPS_SERVER', 'https://dezines2amaze.com');
define('HTTP_CATALOG_SERVER', 'http://dezines2amaze.com');
define('HTTPS_CATALOG_SERVER', 'https://dezines2amaze.com');

am I uploading the files wrong? they are uploaded to the file manager on the hosting site.

Don't you have a FTP client application??
If so, navigate to your htdocs folder and find the zc_install folder and rename it to get rid of the message

I've looked for /data/9/etc.... and could not find it

SECURITY WARNING: Installation directory exists at: /data/9/2/2/130/2980293/user/3306862/htdocs/zen/zc_install

There it is again!!!

[loric]

Your My Hero - Thank you very much for your help!!!

[kobra]

Glad it worked