mail() problem

[tsukunase]

warning: mail() has been disabled for security reasons in includes/common.inc on line 1979.

Can't create administrator account for CMS - I already have version 2 ("currently using this")

 

[wh00p101]

You might have to upgrade to advanced... But I'm not 100% sure. you'll need to wait for one of the staff members to confirm this.

 

[tsukunase]

You might have to upgrade to advanced... But I'm not 100% sure. you'll need to wait for one of the staff members to confirm this.

Intermediate PHP Configuration - You currently have this version
This version of PHP is much more relaxed in regards to security. More features are enabled compared to the default version.

• Mail(), eval() functions allowed

 

[wh00p101]

Ok. You're going to need to wait for a staff member to be able to assist you. Sorry my knowledge of this sites PHP settings are fairly limited as I'm only a user not a staff member.

 

[capitalc]

I'm having the same problem... my mail() function is also disabled and I upgraded to the intermediate version. I'll keep and eye on this thread, unless anyone has any other suggestions.

 

[Corey]

This should be fixed for you now.

-Corey

 

[capitalc]

I'm still having problems with the mail function? Is it working for anyone else?
Edit:
Two quick questions to corey, or anyone else in the know:

1. is paid hosting on the same server (and so do they have all the same php problems?)
2. do you get PHP 5.2.4 - Advanced configuration by default on paid advanced hosting plan.

 

[Corey]

I'm not sure why it's not working for you, your entries are correct. I'll reset them now, let me know if they work.

1.) Paid hosting is on a separate server reserved for paid clients, and no there are no PHP restrictions.

2.) You get PHP 5.2.4 and there are no special versions, it's almost all unlocked except register globals and a few other very high risk things.

-Corey

 

[capitalc]

Thanks Corey, but still no luck unfortunately. It was all working fine before the PHP changes. Maybe I need to upgrade to the advanced version, although I have absolutely no need for exec(), passthru() or system() functions? I just don't understand what the problem is, the PHP is perfect...
Edit:
Because a number of different types of mail is sent to the user I use the following code to send it:

if (!@xmail($_POST['email'], $lang['MAILSUBJECT_NEW_POST'], $msg, $site_email, $langx['charset']))...


notice @xmail....


I'm guessing this is the problem, is their some permission associated with this function that can be turned on?
Edit:
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PROBLEM SOLVED

I figure I will just rewrite the code and use the mail(); function, its a bit of a hassle, but doesn't matter.

Thanks for the quick response Corey your a legend

 

[Corey]

Great glad this is resolved. I'm going to close this out, please re-open if further assistance is needed.

-Corey