I have deleted the robots.txt file from the file directory several times, but that file keeps reappearing. Is the core recreating the file when it detects that it is not present in the directory? How do I fix this?

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fm’s picture

fm commented

Hello? [tap, tap, tap] Is this thing on?

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hass commented
Status: Active » Fixed

If you install new core versions you need to remove the file after every update. Otherwise, ask your server admin what he is doing.

fm’s picture

fm commented
Status: Active » Fixed

The file has been removed (several times), but it keeps regenerating. I've already asked my host service if they are restoring the file and they've said that they are not.

This has nothing to do with updating the core files. I routinely delete the robot.txt after I've updated the core files. The file is regenerating without me touching the core files.

fm’s picture

fm commented
Status: Fixed » Active

This is not fixed. Please don't mark it as such until the issue has been resolved.

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hass commented
Status: Fixed » Closed (cannot reproduce)

This is NOT an issue of this module. Here is nothing to support.

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fm commented

You're probably right. It must be a great challenge and honor to support a module that's been rendered ineffectual. Keep up the good work.

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hass commented

Again. This module does not create, delete, copy or move any files. If it could, we would not made the admins to manually remove a file (robots.txt) from disk. The only reason is the module does not have permission for this. Therefor you must fix your buggy server. If you need consulting, let me know.