Admin 404 Not Found The requested URL was not found on this server

I'm just testing and making a 1.5.0 site for a friend who hopefully will use This for her new business. I've ran Zen before, but ran into a problem this time. After removing the zc files, and renaming admin... I can't access it. I can get into the catalog area no problem.. not the newly renamed admin area. Any ideas?

I get the following:

Not Found

The requested URL /gmadmin was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

I only added the gm as that is the persons initials... figured it was easy enough. Maybe the admin is not supposed to be any part of the name?

Are you really installed on a Windows server?

You may have a point, I just checked on HostMonster, looks as it may be Linux

404 is pretty specific - that path doesn't exist. If you look at your folders and files with your FTP program is the /gpadmin folder there ?

I think gpadmin is allowed, but you should probably choose something that's harder to guess.

I will change it all eventually, Once she decides if she wants to go with the site or not. In a nutshell, she's done this product before, but it got to be more than she could handle. She's regrouping it again, because after 5 years she is still getting requests.

What I did... since it's a fresh start, is removed everything.... I let HostMonster Install ZenCart, and I want to update the current 1.3.9h version it installed to v150. Is that a good thought? or did I :oops: big time?

No. It doesn't make any sense to install an outdated version, then go through the hassle of updating it, when you can just install the latest version manually.

There's a pretty easy-to-follow installation instructions file in the /docs folder of the Zencart zip file.

I found that out... going through it all again, I tried, everything still indicated it was v1.3.9h. Guess it's a good thing I'm out of work, and have nothing but time huh :)

One good thing... I can now access admin... but know I'll be starting over...again

https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=323

K... I'm back where I started.

I deleted both previous installs. I even did a registry repair/reboot.. Just in case.

I FTP'd everything to a directory named catalog.

I can get to the catalog without a hitch.

When I attempt going to the /catalog/zc_install ( or any variation of that ) I again get the 'Oops! This link appears to be broken.' tag, depending on which browser I use...they vary.

I've tried with and without the http prefix, with & without www. It just won't allow access to anything but the catalog. This time I've not even gotten to the installer, where I input info. Any thoughts?

Not a good day to quit smoking.

L.a.Willman:

I can get to the catalog without a hitch.

What exactly does this mean ? Have you actually installed Zencart ?

I have. Without a hitch means it connects right up to the basic shopping cart, I just can't get into admin to set it up. I've rechecked CHMODS all 777's where the docs say they should be.

The catalog can be viewed at:

http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog/zen-cart-v150-full-release-12302011/

Following these instructions:
Starting the Installer In your browser, enter the URL to your new shop, and the Installer should automatically start.

Example: http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog

• or -

to start the installer directly, use:
http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog/zc_install

Does nothing.

I'm at a loss. The only way I've had success connecting to admin/install is through the older default setup through hostmonster.

I've also noticed, Not certain if it means much, If I go to the file Manager on Hostmonster, and go into the catalog, zc_install does not display. Yet Crimson Editor shows it us uploaded. Does it too maybe beed to be put to 644 or 777?

The reason I asked is that if you have installed Zencart, the zc_install folder must be deleted, or you'll receive an error message. Why are you trying to access the zc_install folder ?

Don't I need to run it? I've never been prompted yet for MySQL database or password/user info. Isn't that where it comes in to play?

That's why I asked if you had installed Zencart. Uploading the files is only the first step. Then you point your browser to the root URL of your store (no zc_install needed). You should see an install page. You should see a link in this sentence: "If this is the case for you, Click here to begin installation". Do so, and the installation script will start.

http://www.thenightsky.org/zen.htmlThat's the problem, I think... there is nothing. I believe I captured the screen... This is what I get.

I hope I got that right. But the item you mentioned, isn't an option.

L.a.Willman:

I have. Without a hitch means it connects right up to the basic shopping cart, I just can't get into admin to set it up. I've rechecked CHMODS all 777's where the docs say they should be.

The catalog can be viewed at:

http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog/zen-cart-v150-full-release-12302011/

Following these instructions:
Starting the Installer In your browser, enter the URL to your new shop, and the Installer should automatically start.

Example: http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog

• or -

to start the installer directly, use:
http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog/zc_install

Does nothing.

I'm at a loss. The only way I've had success connecting to admin/install is through the older default setup through hostmonster.

If you've installed it to 'http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog/zen-cart-v150-full-release-12302011/', then your admin will be at 'http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog/zen-cart-v150-full-release-12302011/your-renamed-admin', not just thenightsky.org/catalog

Same with zc_install ... it would be at 'http://www.thenightsky.org/catalog/zen-cart-v150-full-release-12302011/zc_install'

That's why you're getting 404-not-found, because it's truly not found because you're pointing it at the wrong place.

I was wondering about that. It's not what I named it, but that install folder gets loaded first. Is it Possible to somehow eliminate that, Once She does get her own dedicated server, It will be a pain to enter in http://www.Whatevershenamesit.com/catalog/zen-cart-v150-full-release-12302011 I've tried removing it myself... Man.. The things I do, It didn't work without that folder/directory, but It is displayed below the parent directory.

And thank You so much, And everyone for your help with my dorkness on this one. The last time I installed it... I really never had an error. I still have same host, so who knows?

I am going to attempt to rename the 'zen-cart-v150-full-release-1230201' folder to 'catalog' Would that resolve that?

I'm getting into a thicker and thicker fog here