HELP! I just patched site with 5.1.5 PL5 and now get SERVER 500 page

[rnedelkow]

I overwrote the original files with patch files. Site is down and reverting the changes does not work. Please help!

[Teascu Dorin]

Try and download the full pack of latest version and copy and replace all files and try upgrading again.

[rnedelkow]

I thought the same thing so I downloaded 5.1.9 PL3 and uploaded the files. When I ran the upgrade script it gave me the same server 500 error. What could be causing this? I eventually copied all files except the config.php from another forum and was able to get running again. It looks like I'm stuck with 5.1.5. Any other suggestions?

[Teascu Dorin]

I thought the same thing so I downloaded 5.1.9 PL3 and uploaded the files. When I ran the upgrade script it gave me the same server 500 error. What could be causing this? I eventually copied all files except the config.php from another forum and was able to get running again. It looks like I'm stuck with 5.1.5. Any other suggestions?

Have you checked if your server comply with requirements of vB 5 ?

[rnedelkow]

I think we meet all server requirements for the patch. php might be outdated though.

[Glenn Vergara]

I think we meet all server requirements for the patch. php might be outdated though.

What is the PHP version?

[Mark.B]

We would also need to know the actual error...500 is just a generic server error, the actual error will be in the server logs (ask your host if unsure);

[rnedelkow]

We are running PHP 5.3.28. I have access to the server so how does one get the server logs?

[Glenn Vergara]

Your PHP needs to be at least 5.4.0. That's the minimum PHP version required starting vB 5.1.7. I think having PHP 5.3 causes the 500 error. There must be some PHP 5.4+ functions that were added in 5.1.5 patch files. This is a mistake on vB's part. But regardless, it is recommended to upgrade your PHP.