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Alfred wrote:I’m not sure what you mean, Bob. If you choose to do a full upload, there’s no need for the FTP uploader to work out what needs updating.
What I want to achieve Alfred is to prevent the time it is taking for the remote manifest to update each time I upload something. GWYNDY suggested amending the WebPlusDb.txt file to WebPlusDb.Old in order that webplus would not have to search through lots of previous files to do the update. The downside he said was that the next upload would effectively be a full upload, but the new WebPlusDb.txt file would be empty and therefore update faster.
The problem that I hit was finding a way to amend the WebPlusDb.txt file. I tried to change it in the Maintain file section but it would not permit me to amend the file extension. I just want to avoid a 10 minute plus wait every time I upload even the smallest file.
I hope that explains it.
In that case Alfred, could I just delete the contents of the manifest folder, do a full upload, and therefore speed up future updating of the manifest?
I decided to risk it. I deleted the files from the Maintain Website section and uploaded the ones that have been stored on my computer since they were first created, having firstly run a full scan of my computer, which did not reveal any problems. However, the new scan report is still showing the files are infected. I am not sure what to do now.
I have found some code that is common to both pages (a number viewing indicator) and have removed it from each page. I have uploaded the pages again and am now waiting for the host (they have a very slow chat) to do another scan at their end.
UPDATE
Those were the infected files and the website is now back up again. Proved relatively simple in the end.
The remote manifest file is shown at the foot of the window in Maintain Website. I have attempted to amend the file extension but it will not do it. Before I do anything that might be reckless (given my lack of knowledge on these things) would it work if I deleted the entire file and then replace it with the 'Old' extension version?
Hi Alfred
I have now been able to connect via Maintain Site. The issue was with my password which was incorrect. What can I now do in regard to cleaning the infected files which I believe are Vidiprinter and index? Do I simply delete them from the server and then upload them again from my computer as an incremental update?
I have run a full scan for viruses on my computer with nothing having been detected regarding the two files above.
I am unable to upload anything as the host has suspended the site. They are supposed to be contacting me to explain how to clean the infected files but as they are in America, they are taking their time about it, which is why I was hoping that I could clean the files and then let them know it had been done.
I am unable to access the website since it has been suspended by the host.
I don't require another scan as the infected files are identified already. It is how to clean them that is my problem.
I have been notified by my host that they have found infected files on my site and have consequently suspended it. I do not know how to clean these files. Is anyone able to assist please. Here is the scan report blow.
/home2/bkvpspor/public_html/vidiprinter.html: SL-PHP-INJECTOR-1-gdz.UNOFFICIAL FOUND
/home2/bkvpspor/public_html/index.html: SL-PHP-INJECTOR-1-gdz.UNOFFICIAL FOUND
----------- SCAN SUMMARY -----------
Known viruses: 2206551
Engine version: devel-clamav-0.99-beta1-632-g8a582c7
Scanned directories: 84
Scanned files: 2486
Infected files: 2
Data scanned: 68.12 MB
Data read: 1386.48 MB (ratio 0.05:1)
Time: 25.219 sec (0 m 25 s)
----------- SCAN SUMMARY -----------
Known viruses: 2206551
Engine version: devel-clamav-0.99-beta1-632-g8a582c7
Scanned directories: 0
Scanned files: 0
Infected files: 0
Data scanned: 0.00 MB
Data read: 0.00 MB (ratio 0.00:1)
Time: 6.443 sec (0 m 6 s)
----------- SCAN SUMMARY -----------
Known viruses: 2206551
Engine version: devel-clamav-0.99-beta1-632-g8a582c7
Scanned directories: 0
Scanned files: 0
Infected files: 0
Data scanned: 0.00 MB
Data read: 0.00 MB (ratio 0.00:1)
Time: 6.416 sec (0 m 6 s)
How do I rename this file? Is it simply a case of going into Maintain Site and then changing the file name in the tree that appears?
Since there is no option but to do it (either immediately or later) I will continue to do as I have, which is to leave it to do it and that way I know it's been done. I have never been one to put off to tomorrow what I can do today as I am likely to forget. I find it reassuring to have got a task out of the way where I don't have to worry about it again.
pberk wrote:LenN wrote:I know exactly what you mean. it seems like it takes forever to 'update remote manifest' etc. That's why I only use WP publish to web when I have to. I can upload hundreds of files with FileZilla (or probably any other good FTP client) in the time it takes WP to upload 10.
My experience is that the upload actually take place nearly as quick as FileZilla but that the "update remote manifest" takes forever. So, one can cancel the upload during "update remote manifest" and all is well.
The question is how important is "update remote manifest"? Does it do anything useful? Can you skip it?
I am reluctant to cancel unless I can be sure that there are no significant consequences. When it says 'Updating remote manifest' it still states that there are 3 seconds remaining. I am not sure what processes are going on during that supposed 3 seconds.
The upload speed is fine. It is not until it reaches the final stage that the lag occurs. This may well be linked to the size of the site as it used to be fine.
Firstly, thank you Alfred for setting up this super forum.
When I upload a page to the server and the upload has almost completed, the program 'hangs' for around 10 minutes before confirm that the files were successfully uploaded. This never used to happen. Is there anything I can do to speed up this process?
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