start by taking your site offline. Secure your server. If you cannot do it ask your host Once your server is secure make a fresh install of elgg using the same database.   view reply

So the data directory write able? Another words can Elgg write to it? Also is it an ownerhip problem of the database? Thats things I would look at also Just for giggles post your path to your elgg install and the path to your data directory.  view reply

I would look at your data path. Make sure it is writeable as well. view reply

1) Show number of unread messages in a badge to the side of the envelope icon (Topbar) The rationale for this is that it is not the same to approach 2 messages than to approach 58. Already done! I think this is standard now and if not then it... view reply

@GVGTER  Please read this whole thread carefully. Your Answers are here in the thread. If you do not see the answer. Re-read it one more time. And if that still does not do it then get the site access plugin. view reply

Yes there is a new plugin that was uploaded a couple days ago that works just fine. Its called group list or something like that. When you find it you will see my comments on it view reply