admin area menu bar

Over night the css on the nav menu in the admin area changed. Before the nav use to have a background also the dropdown part of the menu and everything was spaced correctly.

1.3.8a - Really!!!

Read the support lifecycle
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?72868-Zen-Cart-Software-Support-Life-Cycle

Check using FTP for any admin files recently changed - or for that matter any files changed recently

I know the version is outdated If it was up to me I would get a newer version but Is not so I have to work with it.

Zen Cart v1.3.8 will be supported for 6 months after v1.3.9 is released
It is now going on years

v1.3.8a is VERY old, and contains some serious security vulnerabilities. That's one reason why 1.3.9 was released. You need to upgrade IMMEDIATELY.

What were the results of your site inspection to be sure you've not been hacked? http://www.zen-cart.com/wiki/index.php/Recovering_From_Hacks

spikesta:

I know the version is outdated If it was up to me I would get a newer version but Is not so I have to work with it.

If its not up to you, one would assume you are a developer rather than the end user.

As a developer it is your responsibility that the sites(s) you develop and/or maintain are kept up to date and secure.

If your client(s) choose to ignore your advice that they need to upgrade (due to security concerns) then you should fire them as a client.

Don't allow your clients' to spoil your reputation, which can easily happen if you don't insist they do the right thing.

The client's reluctance to upgrade is both selfish and foolish. Don't be a part of it. There are plenty of other clients out there that will actually appreciate that you have their best interests at heart.

Consider this: If your client had a physical store and they asked you to manage it for them, and one day you noticed a broken lock on the front door, would you still be willing to manage the store for them even though they refuse to fix/replace the broken lock? Who would bare the responsibility if the store was broken into as a result? You the manager, or the owner of the store? (hint: It won't be the owner. They'll probably deny all knowledge of the broken lock and place the blame entirely on the manager of the store, namely you).

In short. You need to ignore the clients wishes and cover your own ######. An upgrade is essential.

Cheers
Rod