Ensure your /images/smilies/ folder is set to 755 or 777 permissions so the PHP script can detect the files.
If you have lost your emoticon database entries, you can run a query in to restore the defaults. Replace table_prefix with your actual database prefix (e.g., mybb_ or phpbb_ ). Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 3. PHP Restore Script ( emotion_restore.php ) Emotion .php Mod Restore
After running a restore, you must Rebuild Cache in your Admin Control Panel (ACP) to see the changes. Ensure your /images/smilies/ folder is set to 755
Are you working with a (like vBulletin or XenForo) so I can provide the exact table names? Emotion .php Mod Restore