Increase in Registration Bots since move to new server

[chrismk]

I recently moved our site www.bromsgroverovers.org.uk to a new server and at the same time upgraded from 3.6.8 to 3.6.8 Patch Level 2.

We are now getting a previously solved problem of Registration Bots. None are posting. I'm sure I have followed all the guidelines as before and have checked with the new ISP that php was compiled with the font extension (or whatever it is called).

Any thoughts?

Chris

[Jake Bunce]

Make sure the image library is working:

Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> Image Settings

You will know that it's working if the sample image loads successfully on that page.

This thread has other tips for preventing spam:

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211647

[chrismk]

Hi Jake

That's the thread that I've used as a guide.

Upon closer inspection I'm not sure if the fonts being displayed do not appear to be truetype. They have jagged edges!

I'll get back to my ISP

Chris

[chrismk]

My isp are saying that nobody else is having problems with their vBulletin image verification. They gave me the address of their forum and I can see it is fine.

However, I can confirm that the truetype fonts aren't working so any thoughts? Do I need to re-install something>

Chris

[Jake Bunce]

Make sure the GD truetype option is selected in the settings:

Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> Image Settings

There are options for simple and truetype.

[chrismk]

It is!

But after saving, the picture doesn't look any different from the simple font

[Jake Bunce]

Maybe you are missing the associated files. Try reuploading the original images/regimage folder from the zip file.

[chrismk]

Bingo!!

Well all the files were there but I uploaded them again and all seems well.
Well the verification picture looks radically different anyway!

Many thanks.

Chris