Web guys, I need some help

[Eshaw99]

I would get rid of the /NEWBIE~1/ in the URL's as search engine spiders might get confused with the ~1. You would probably get better results by moving everything up a directory and just getting rid of /NEWBIE~1/.

I tried to do that, but I couldn't figure it out. I'll send you a PM with some info and maybe you can help me.

[mrkay]

Your website still need a redesign.I can volunteer to do it for free.

[mauied1101]

Your website still need a redesign.I can volunteer to do it for free.

that's really nice mrkay - but...
1) who the hell are you (as a person)
2) who the hell are you (to critique)
3) i think eric has done a fine job with his web site
4) you have no credibility or references

so while i'm sure eric appreciates your volunteering, i just thought i'd throw my .02 out there.

sidebar... i think your profile needs a redesign...

[Eshaw99]

I still don't know how to get rid of the /NEWBIE~1/

[Shelby07]

I still don't know how to get rid of the /NEWBIE~1/

That usually happens when something converts a file or directory name from a windows (256 char length) back to an old DOS or early Windows running under DOS (8 char length) format. Do you remember doing anything or using a DOS based conversion or copy tool or command that might have caused that to happen? I haven't seen this in years.

The way to fix it is to FTP to your web server using native Windows or UNIX and rename the folder manually. You might have to reestablish the links with your html editor. You can ftp to your server by typing

ftp://www.cigarbbguide.com

and giving your administrative login and password. That should get you a useable explorer-like window that you can use to rename the folder on the server.

Or you can download the utility called "NetDrive" (runs under native Windows and is free) that will let you map a drive letter to your server remotely. From there you ought to be able to rename the folder. This is a little more involved but really comes in handy for transferring files from your PC to your web server. You can get it at

http://www.acs.uwosh.edu/novell/netdrive.htm

At least that's my guess. Make sure you back all your web source files up before you start screwing with it.