Cause: Another instance of FileDot is running in the background.
Fix: Kill all FileDot processes:
pkill filedot
Then restart.
chmod 755 config.php
chmod 777 uploads/ cache/ temp/ (if script needs write access)
Check script docs – some require 777 for certain folders. filedot showstars install
ShowStars relies on background tasks to verify offer completions. Add the following cron job to run every 5 minutes: Cause: Another instance of FileDot is running in
*/5 * * * * wget -q -O /dev/null https://yourdomain.com/cron/showstars_cron.php
Do not lock the user immediately on page load. Set a 5-second delay before the ShowStars locker appears. This improves user patience and reduces bounce rates. Then restart