404 - PAGE NOT FOUND
ERROR 404 - PAGE NOT FOUND

Why am I seeing this page?

404 means the file is not found. If you have already uploaded the file then the name may be misspelled or it is in a different folder.

Other Possible Causes

You may get a 404 error for images because you have Hot Link Protection turned on and the domain is not on the list of authorized domains.

If you go to your temporary url (http://ip/~username/) and get this error, there maybe a problem with the rule set stored in an .htaccess file. You can try renaming that file to .htaccess-backup and refreshing the site to see if that resolves the issue.

It is also possible that you have inadvertently deleted your document root or the your account may need to be recreated. Either way, please contact your web host immediately.

Are you using WordPress? See the Section on 404 errors after clicking a link in WordPress.

How to find the correct spelling and folder

Missing or Broken Files

When you get a 404 error be sure to check the URL that you are attempting to use in your browser.This tells the server what resource it should attempt to request.

http://example.com/example/Example/help.html

In this example the file must be in public_html/example/Example/

Notice that the CaSe is important in this example. On platforms that enforce case-sensitivity example and Example are not the same locations.

For addon domains, the file must be in public_html/addondomain.com/example/Example/ and the names are case-sensitive.

Broken Image

When you have a missing image on your site you may see a box on your page with with a red X where the image is missing. Right click on the X and choose Properties. The properties will tell you the path and file name that cannot be found.

This varies by browser, if you do not see a box on your page with a red X try right clicking on the page, then select View Page Info, and goto the Media Tab.

http://example.com/cgi-sys/images/banner.PNG

In this example the image file must be in public_html/cgi-sys/images/

Notice that the CaSe is important in this example. On platforms that enforce case-sensitivity PNG and png are not the same locations.

404 Errors After Clicking WordPress Links

When working with WordPress, 404 Page Not Found errors can often occur when a new theme has been activated or when the rewrite rules in the .htaccess file have been altered.

When you encounter a 404 error in WordPress, you have two options for correcting it.

Option 1: Correct the Permalinks

  1. Log in to WordPress.
  2. From the left-hand navigation menu in WordPress, click Settings > Permalinks (Note the current setting. If you are using a custom structure, copy or save the custom structure somewhere.)
  3. Select  Default.
  4. Click Save Settings.
  5. Change the settings back to the previous configuration (before you selected Default). Put the custom structure back if you had one.
  6. Click Save Settings.

This will reset the permalinks and fix the issue in many cases. If this doesn't work, you may need to edit your .htaccess file directly.

Option 2: Modify the .htaccess File

Add the following snippet of code to the top of your .htaccess file:

# BEGIN WordPress
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
</IfModule>
# End WordPress

If your blog is showing the wrong domain name in links, redirecting to another site, or is missing images and style, these are all usually related to the same problem: you have the wrong domain name configured in your WordPress blog.

How to modify your .htaccess file

The .htaccess file contains directives (instructions) that tell the server how to behave in certain scenarios and directly affect how your website functions.

Redirects and rewriting URLs are two very common directives found in a .htaccess file, and many scripts such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and Magento add directives to the .htaccess so those scripts can function.

It is possible that you may need to edit the .htaccess file at some point, for various reasons.This section covers how to edit the file in cPanel, but not what may need to be changed.(You may need to consult other articles and resources for that information.)

There are Many Ways to Edit a .htaccess File

  • Edit the file on your computer and upload it to the server via FTP
  • Use an FTP program's Edit Mode
  • Use SSH and a text editor
  • Use the File Manager in cPanel

The easiest way to edit a .htaccess file for most people is through the File Manager in cPanel.

How to Edit .htaccess files in cPanel's File Manager

Before you do anything, it is suggested that you backup your website so that you can revert back to a previous version if something goes wrong.

Open the File Manager

  1. Log into cPanel.
  2. In the Files section, click on the File Manager icon.
  3. Check the box for Document Root for and select the domain name you wish to access from the drop-down menu.
  4. Make sure Show Hidden Files (dotfiles)" is checked.
  5. Click Go. The File Manager will open in a new tab or window.
  6. Look for the .htaccess file in the list of files. You may need to scroll to find it.

To Edit the .htaccess File

  1. Right click on the .htaccess file and click Code Edit from the menu. Alternatively, you can click on the icon for the .htaccess file and then click on the Code Editor icon at the top of the page.
  2. A dialogue box may appear asking you about encoding. Just click Edit to continue. The editor will open in a new window.
  3. Edit the file as needed.
  4. Click Save Changes in the upper right hand corner when done. The changes will be saved.
  5. Test your website to make sure your changes were successfully saved. If not, correct the error or revert back to the previous version until your site works again.
  6. Once complete, you can click Close to close the File Manager window.

Mold

Air Purification Devices

Air Purifiers, Air Cleaners -
Comparisons, Ratings, Reviews

There are several type of Air Purifiers that can be helpful or beneficial for your indoor air quality. Some systems may be really good, others may be harmful. We recommend before deciding which air purifier you might choose to buy that you look at some of the options available and the pro's and con's for the different types.

Different types of air purifiers are, Hepa, (particle filtration), Ionic purifiers, (negative ions attach to particulates causing them to fall out of the air), UV Purifiers, (uses Ultra Violet light to kill bacteria, virus, and other particulate matter), Ozone purifiers, (yeah thats right, they actually create Ozone oxidize harmful contaminates causing them to loose their toxicity), and the latest on the market is the incenerator air cleaner. Last but not least there are airfiltration units that combine 2 or more of these systems into one unit. Last but not least are Air diffusers used in Arometherapy, with purification oils.

Hepa filtration is a basic filtration system with filters that can in most cases filter particulate matter down to 0.3 Microns and larger. Some hepa filter units come with carbon filters also. Most mold spores range from 5 - 10 microns, however there are some spores as small as 0.003 microns. As with any of the filtration units, you should search the internet for product reviews, compare actual users and their satisfaction with your needs. Another consideration is the cost of replacement filters. Hepa filtration is probably the safest on the market and great for removing small particulates from the air. While on the topic of Hepa filtration, you should also use a Hepa vaccuum cleaner, others simply suck the mold spores and allergans out of the carpet and spew them into the air for you to breathe for the next few hours.

Ionic Purifiers come in a variety of sizes and shapes, my dad had one that looked like a furball on top of a stick. he put a paper board behind it, and all the particles would zap themselves to this board. Some filters simply create negative ions, and particles end up on the floor and the furniture, then when someone walks into the room, they get stirred back into the air again. On the other hand, some of these purifiers actually have charged plates that catch the particles that have been charged. One advantage to these is the lack of filters. A Disadvantage is Ionizers can also create Ozone. (Possible dangers of Ozone) (EPA Warning)

UV Air Purifiers: UV or Ultra Violet Light operates on the concept of altering the DNA of bacteria and viruses, reducing their ability to reproduce. I haven't found any studies showing the effectiveness on Mold spores. Ultra Violet light is what the Ozone layer in the upper atmosphere supposedly blocks out, but I think the scientific reality that we are not told is Ozone is Created by Ultraviolet light striking Oxygen in the upper atmosphere which excites the oxygen into breaking from O2, (the normal state of Oxygen), and forming O3, (Ozone). The exchange in energy is the obsorbtion of the Ultra Violet ray. What does this mean? It means most Ultra Violet lights will also create Ozone. If you are trying to avoid the Ozone type purifiers, you may want to look at the specs of different types of UV purifiers. Also, by themselves, these do not filter the particles from the air, they just change the properties of the biological particles.

Ozone Purifiers: EPA Warning I'm not saying Ozone purifuers are not the right thing to use, everyone should decide for themselves. Our son has Asthma, and I think it would be wise for us to stay clear of Ozone producing Air Purifiers. Ozone purifiers work by rapidly Oxidizing allergens.

The Incenerator: These air purifiers actually use ceramic heat plates that cook particles at about 400° F, which is high enough to kill most Mold spores. There are some mold spores that can sustain temperatures as high as 500° according to Dr Gray, but I think for most normal conditions this is high enough.

Diffusers: After our son got sick from mold exposure, he ran a fever with a cough for a couple days. We spoke to a herbologist who recommended a diffuser using Purification oil or Linen oil. She says that these oils will kill mold spores. I know nothing more about this than what she told me, however our mold consultant did sound as if he had heard of this and said if we get one he would like to know how it works.

All in all, I like either the Hepa filters, or this latest in tech, the incenerator type air purifiers although we've not purchased either one as of yet.

 

  

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Mold Intro
What is Mold
Mold Identity
Mold ID 2
Mold Handling
The Mold Dichotomy
Air Purifiers
Resources
Summary

NEW!!
Symptoms

The following three links are the work and research of another man and others. Although he would gladly give me permission to post his work, I'd rather direct everyone to his mold & fungal websites. Please read these things seriously, and never, never handle your moldy gourds without a mask. This is some serious stuff.

Mycotoxicosis
Mold-Help
Fungal Sinusitis

If you think you may have symptoms from exposure to mold, you can try joining the sickbuildings Yahoo group, lots of knolwedgable people that can help:
Sick Buildings

This has been a very time consuming research, if you appreciate and would like to support our efforts, donations are accepted:

 


404 - PAGE NOT FOUND

ERROR 404 - PAGE NOT FOUND

Why am I seeing this page?

404 means the file is not found. If you have already uploaded the file then the name may be misspelled or it is in a different folder.

Other Possible Causes

You may get a 404 error for images because you have Hot Link Protection turned on and the domain is not on the list of authorized domains.

If you go to your temporary url (http://ip/~username/) and get this error, there maybe a problem with the rule set stored in an .htaccess file. You can try renaming that file to .htaccess-backup and refreshing the site to see if that resolves the issue.

It is also possible that you have inadvertently deleted your document root or the your account may need to be recreated. Either way, please contact your web host immediately.

Are you using WordPress? See the Section on 404 errors after clicking a link in WordPress.

How to find the correct spelling and folder

Missing or Broken Files

When you get a 404 error be sure to check the URL that you are attempting to use in your browser.This tells the server what resource it should attempt to request.

http://example.com/example/Example/help.html

In this example the file must be in public_html/example/Example/

Notice that the CaSe is important in this example. On platforms that enforce case-sensitivity example and Example are not the same locations.

For addon domains, the file must be in public_html/addondomain.com/example/Example/ and the names are case-sensitive.

Broken Image

When you have a missing image on your site you may see a box on your page with with a red X where the image is missing. Right click on the X and choose Properties. The properties will tell you the path and file name that cannot be found.

This varies by browser, if you do not see a box on your page with a red X try right clicking on the page, then select View Page Info, and goto the Media Tab.

http://example.com/cgi-sys/images/banner.PNG

In this example the image file must be in public_html/cgi-sys/images/

Notice that the CaSe is important in this example. On platforms that enforce case-sensitivity PNG and png are not the same locations.

404 Errors After Clicking WordPress Links

When working with WordPress, 404 Page Not Found errors can often occur when a new theme has been activated or when the rewrite rules in the .htaccess file have been altered.

When you encounter a 404 error in WordPress, you have two options for correcting it.

Option 1: Correct the Permalinks

  1. Log in to WordPress.
  2. From the left-hand navigation menu in WordPress, click Settings > Permalinks (Note the current setting. If you are using a custom structure, copy or save the custom structure somewhere.)
  3. Select  Default.
  4. Click Save Settings.
  5. Change the settings back to the previous configuration (before you selected Default). Put the custom structure back if you had one.
  6. Click Save Settings.

This will reset the permalinks and fix the issue in many cases. If this doesn't work, you may need to edit your .htaccess file directly.

Option 2: Modify the .htaccess File

Add the following snippet of code to the top of your .htaccess file:

# BEGIN WordPress
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
</IfModule>
# End WordPress

If your blog is showing the wrong domain name in links, redirecting to another site, or is missing images and style, these are all usually related to the same problem: you have the wrong domain name configured in your WordPress blog.

How to modify your .htaccess file

The .htaccess file contains directives (instructions) that tell the server how to behave in certain scenarios and directly affect how your website functions.

Redirects and rewriting URLs are two very common directives found in a .htaccess file, and many scripts such as WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and Magento add directives to the .htaccess so those scripts can function.

It is possible that you may need to edit the .htaccess file at some point, for various reasons.This section covers how to edit the file in cPanel, but not what may need to be changed.(You may need to consult other articles and resources for that information.)

There are Many Ways to Edit a .htaccess File

  • Edit the file on your computer and upload it to the server via FTP
  • Use an FTP program's Edit Mode
  • Use SSH and a text editor
  • Use the File Manager in cPanel

The easiest way to edit a .htaccess file for most people is through the File Manager in cPanel.

How to Edit .htaccess files in cPanel's File Manager

Before you do anything, it is suggested that you backup your website so that you can revert back to a previous version if something goes wrong.

Open the File Manager

  1. Log into cPanel.
  2. In the Files section, click on the File Manager icon.
  3. Check the box for Document Root for and select the domain name you wish to access from the drop-down menu.
  4. Make sure Show Hidden Files (dotfiles)" is checked.
  5. Click Go. The File Manager will open in a new tab or window.
  6. Look for the .htaccess file in the list of files. You may need to scroll to find it.

To Edit the .htaccess File

  1. Right click on the .htaccess file and click Code Edit from the menu. Alternatively, you can click on the icon for the .htaccess file and then click on the Code Editor icon at the top of the page.
  2. A dialogue box may appear asking you about encoding. Just click Edit to continue. The editor will open in a new window.
  3. Edit the file as needed.
  4. Click Save Changes in the upper right hand corner when done. The changes will be saved.
  5. Test your website to make sure your changes were successfully saved. If not, correct the error or revert back to the previous version until your site works again.
  6. Once complete, you can click Close to close the File Manager window.

 

   

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Important Notice: The information presented here is for educational purposes only. We cannot guarentee personal health or safety on any proceedures used or mentioned, the sole purpose is to make you aware of potential hazards, it is up to the individual to determine the best choices for them. I am not a licensed mold remediator, and the information given within these pages are my own opinion based on my research. Nothing contained here should be considered to constitute medical advice in any way. Always consult your licensed medical care provider for advice about your health and medical needs.

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