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I still show unread messages, [Solved]

Posted:
Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:20 pm
Author: shamroc
Hi
I show unread messages, yet I have no messages that are still in my inbox that are unread. Can I reset this?
Cheers

Posted:
Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:00 pm
Author: tmotley
You could try this...
You can use phpmyadmin to browse phpbb_users and browse to your username, edit your pm unread messages to 0, OK.
Here's a link with more detail.
http://www.integramod.com/forum/viewtop ... d+messages

Posted:
Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:45 pm
Author: Michalis
I have this problem too as my unread messages is a total of 65535. I must be popular hehehe
I am hoping a patch or fix will be out soon
as phpmyadmin is something I dont know how to use. I know all the team & scipt writers are busy, patients is what we have cause we love integramod. <img>
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:47 pm
Author: tmotley
It is very quick and simple to edit large unread messages numbers via phpmyadmin. If you have access to phpmyadmin, here's what to do. This takes just a few seconds on my setup.
1. Log into phpmyadmin
2. Select the correct database on the left
3. You should see a list of tables in the right pane. Look for the phpbb_users table and click the Browse button (your tables may have a different prefix)
4. There should be a Sort by key: dropdown for you to use above the list of users. Select user_unread_privmsgs (Descending) to put the really high unread messages at the top. Click Go.
5. Click edit next to the top name in the list (if it has a really high unread messages... you may have to scroll right) and simply edit the user_unread_privmsg to 0 and click Go.
6. Repeat for each user that has a really high unread private messages number.
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:15 pm
Author: shamroc
HI
PhpbBBadmin in General Configuration displayed nothing in the main window to edit. Not sure why.

Posted:
Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:28 am
Author: tmotley
I was describing using the phpmyadmin via your website's control panel. Do you have access to that?

Posted:
Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:10 am
Author: Michalis
I have finally fixed this & i am a first time user of the PHPMyAdmin too.
thanx for the advice that has been provided here. percentage came in very useful.
Even got to remove the unread messages in who is online block too.

Posted:
Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:18 am
Author: Michalis
Heres a strange return.
even tho I keep fixing this in the database.
it keeps coming back after 4 or 5 days that i have 65335 messages. very unusual this.
could this be a bug or just plain human stupidity hehehe
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Fri Aug 03, 2007 5:39 am
Author: DjPorkchop
There was an honest to god actual fix for this posted in the old Integramod archive site. I used it back about 4 years ago and it worked great. I would suggest a search there for more info.

Posted:
Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:25 am
Author: Michalis
I had to do it again today rid the total messages.
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:06 am
Author: Helter
you may search the original Integramod site using the "search archive" link in the "Board navigation" block on your left
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:11 am
Author: tmotley
I searched the archive and found this that resets everyone's unread # to 0.
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UPDATE phpbb_users SET user_unread_privmsg = '0' ;
However, I'm wondering if doing that might cause the 65335 unread message issue? If I have 1 unread message and my unread messages get reset to 0, what does it go to when I read that 1 unread message?
There was also mention of a .script file the reset everyone's but it wasn't in the download area that I could see.
I'd say phpmyadmin is the quickest way...
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:48 am
Author: Allen
I made some changes to my site the other night back to a portal_body.tpl and now I am showing 65535 unread messages. I have never seen this before. I have read this thread and I see php my admin mentioned but I also read that I will have to keep doing this every few days?
Is there a permanent fix? or should I just go back to the 3 collumn tpl??
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:58 pm
Author: Helter
acp/General Admin/DB Maintenance/Check private message tables
Re: I still show unread messages,

Posted:
Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:14 pm
Author: Allen
Thank You! SOLVED! Your Awesome, thanks for the reply.