The original URL structure looked something like this:
Upload the modified files, clear your browser cache, and test a topic link. It should now resolve correctly. If you no longer run PHP on your server but have a static HTML export of the archive, or if you prefer not to modify core files, use URL rewriting. Topic Links 2.2 Archive Fix
function construct_archive_link($threadid) { global $vboptions; // Fix for double extension and malformed links $link = "index.php/t-" . intval($threadid); if ($vboptions['archiveext'] == '.html') { $link .= ".html"; } return $link; } The original URL structure looked something like this:
Introduction In the sprawling history of internet forums, few platforms have had as lasting an impact as vBulletin. For over two decades, it powered millions of communities, from niche hobby groups to massive tech support hubs. However, as with any legacy software, administrators and archivists face a recurring nightmare: broken functionality. Among the most infamous of these issues is the "Topic Links 2.2 Archive Fix," a specific patch required for older vBulletin versions (pre-3.0) that affects how archived threads and post links are generated and accessed. However, as with any legacy software, administrators and