RE: [cobalt-users] HELP

["L. James Prevo" <president@xxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "Tony" <isplists@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: cobalt-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> +-----Original Message-----
> +From: cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> +[mailto:cobalt-users-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of W.E.B.S Ltd -
> +www.awebcompany.net ( J Williams)
> +
> +I've just uploaded an .htaccess file because I'm trying to get an 
> +e404 page up. After uploading the file it seemed to dissapear so I
> +cant delete it. Its made my website unavailable which now displays 
> +server misconfiguration
> +
> +How do I rectify this situation and delete the .htaccess file
> 
> Telnet or ssh in and cd to the directory you uploaded it to then
> 
> do a: ls -la
> 
> and you'll see the file. Then you can CAREFULLY use the rm command
> to delete it.  ( rm .htaccess )
> 

<snip>

There is a much easier way to do this.  If you are using WS_ftp,
which most people are familiar with, put 

-la

in the white box on the right hand side above the view button
and below the MkDir button.  This will show your hidden file or
in this case the .htaccess file

My understanding is that Cobalt makes all .ht files hidden

You can then delete the file or rename it with no problem.

L. James Prevo
President
The Prevo Network
http://www.prevo.net
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