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Discussion in 'Site Comments & Suggestions' started by Ludwig, 2008/02/29.

  1. 2008/02/29
    Ludwig

    Ludwig Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    If I browse to the website I frequently get the following page.

    "
    Database Error Database error
    The database has encountered a problem.
    Please try the following:

    * Load the page again by clicking the Refresh button in your web browser.
    * Open the www.windowsbbs.com home page, then try to open another page.
    * Click the Back button to try another link.

    The www.windowsbbs.com forum technical staff have been notified of the error, though you may contact them if the problem persists.

    We apologise for any inconvenience.
    "

    I also get it just clicking on links (to other parts of a posting) within a reply. I'm not quite sure how I achieve but but occasionally I can get a page shown (which is how I've managed to get to post this topic ;-} ).

    I have cleared my cache but still no luck. Happens in IE7 and Firefox.
    PS I have another problem (http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?t=71598) which is 'sort of' solved for now & hopefully is not causing this one.
     
    Ludwig,
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  2. 2008/03/01
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Do you get the error at different times during the day?
     
    Steve R Jones,
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  4. 2008/03/01
    Admin.

    Admin. Administrator Administrator Staff

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    If this is happening around 09:15 GMT (03:15 CT); that's normal, the database will be down for backup. Usually it lasts up to 30 minutes.

    The backup runs once every other day.
     
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