Back end administrator's dropdown menu not appearing - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support


hi there

i noticed dropdown menu not showin @ all. might have deleted accidently when getting rid of modules. quick fix without reinstallation of joomla?

screenshot:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/105701583/joomla.jpg

thanks!
marek

you can reinstall full package rectify omissions.

  1. backup
      in unfortunate event have not done so, backup site , database now.
  2. manual re-installation of joomla
    1. download joomla
    2. extract archive
      1. extract archive locally on pc using archive manager.
        • if on windows not use m$ own archive manager - download , install 7-zip.
        • do not use m$ explorer's copy and paste or move options move extracted files around either.
      2. delete installation/ directory !!important
    3. upload files host server
      1. using ftp client upload files host joomla_root/ directory (where joomla files , directories located).
        • again if on windows not use m$ own software - download , install either winscp or filezilla.
      2. ensure default transfer file type set binary in options/parameters of client.
      3. click upload
        • the files must overwrite in current joomla_root/ whilst maintaining same file hierarchy. !!important
    4. access joomla administrator backend
      • try access site once more.
        • if successful proceed completing update
        • if not successful report here precise details.
    5. completing update
      1. go extensions ⇒ extension manager ⇒ discover tab
        1. click discover
          • this show new extensions available
          • it show old, deprecated one's, particularly if site updated 1.6.x, have not been removed properly. aware.
        2. select new extensions only
        3. click install.
      2. go extensions ⇒ extension manager ⇒ database tab.
        • click fix
      3. go extensions ⇒ extension manager ⇒ discover tab
        • click purge cache
  3. site review
    now check site , backend , features both existing , new make sure working.
    • if checks completed successfully
    • create fresh of site , database.
    • if not report issues.
  4. backup
    • create fresh backup of site , database , keep safe have clean position return @ point.
    • remember always backup site before doing any updates, extension installations, or making changes corrupt site. if don't know outcome of actions might backup.





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