Many friends have said that when they log into the Zblog admin panel, the captcha doesn't display. This situation is something I've also encountered while using the Zblog program, so below I will explain in detail the process of resolving the issue where the ZBLOG admin captcha does not display.
I remember finding the solution in the ZBLOG official forum. The reason why my Zblog captcha was not displaying was because I didn't enable parent paths in the server's IIS.
Now, I'll summarize my own method and the one I found in the forum:
1. **Enable Parent Paths in IIS**
Log in to your server and access the IIS settings. Find the option for enabling parent paths and make sure it is turned on. This step is crucial because if parent paths are disabled, certain features like the captcha may fail to load properly.
2. **Check File Permissions**
Ensure that the files and folders related to the captcha (such as image generation scripts) have the correct permissions. The web server should have read and execute permissions for these files.
3. **Verify PHP/GD Library Configuration**
If you're using a version of Zblog based on PHP, confirm that the GD library is installed and enabled on your server. The captcha functionality relies on this library to generate images.
4. **Clear Cache**
Sometimes, caching issues can prevent the captcha from displaying correctly. Clear both the browser cache and the server-side cache to ensure no outdated data is interfering.
5. **Review Error Logs**
Check the server error logs for any specific errors related to the captcha. These logs can provide valuable clues about what might be causing the issue.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of the captcha not displaying in the ZBLOG admin panel. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to the ZBLOG community or support team for further assistance.