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    #1
    This error has just started happening (or a blank page). Any idea what's happened anyone?

    Fatal error: Direct instantiation of vB_Postbit class prohibited. Use the vB_Postbit_Factory class. in /includes/class_postbit.php on line 239

    Using v3.6.4 @ www.rabbitson.com
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  • #2
    Have you changed or installed anything ?
    Note: I work for Internet Brands, however, my posts are my own personal views, unless specified otherwise.

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    • #3
      The last change was upgrading from v3.6.2 -> v3.6.4 but that was a few days ago. Other than that it's just been routine stuff. The last thing I actually did was check (and reset) the permissions of a particular user group, and then a particular user, for a forum that is supposed to be hidden.

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      • #4
        Update

        It's working again now (well, the error has gone). I turned the board off and started to go through the logs to see if somebody had made an unauthorised change (by accident). Whilst there I thought I may as well prune the logs... went back to the board and hey presto!

        Is this related?

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        • #5
          Originally posted by siwhite View Post
          Update

          It's working again now (well, the error has gone). I turned the board off and started to go through the logs to see if somebody had made an unauthorised change (by accident). Whilst there I thought I may as well prune the logs... went back to the board and hey presto!

          Is this related?
          Sadly this hasn't solved the issue.

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          • #6
            Make sure all files have the expected contents:

            AdminCP -> Maintenance -> Diagnostics -> Suspect File Versions

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            • #7
              Thanks Marco.

              Doing that yeilds the following results (this is a pdf file):

              http://www.home.rabbitson.com/diags.pdf

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              • #8
                To troubleshoot this, please remove any hacks and disable your plugins, then see if you still have this problem.
                Note: To temporarily disable the plugin system, edit config.php and add this line right under <?php

                define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);

                If your problem still exists, please create a new Style with no Parent set. Now browse the forum using this new style.

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                • #9
                  OK Marco, thanks. I'll let you know how I get on.

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                  • #10
                    I've done all of the above but the errors still occur. It is driving me, and my members, mad. Any other ideas at all?

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                    • #11
                      Honestly I don't see any way to get this error with the original vB code. Are you absolutely sure you have uploade the original vB files and disabled all plugins?

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                      • #12
                        Absolutely positive Steve

                        I'm happy to give you free reign to the site to have a look around if it'll help.

                        The error itself sometimes just goes away. Creating a new style for example seemed to have been the answer. Everything was OK for several hours then... blank pages or fatal error messages.

                        I decided yesterday to move the entire forum to a different host with a fresh install. So far all seems to be well - we'll see I guess.

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