# Local Classic FAQs **URL:** https://community.localwp.com/c/faq/local-classic-faqs/20.md [Latest](https://community.localwp.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.localwp.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.localwp.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Local Classic FAQs category](https://community.localwp.com/t/about-the-local-classic-faqs-category/18121)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 0
Frequently asked questions that pertain to Local Classic (Local 3 and older) --- ## [How do I install IonCube Loader in a site using the Custom Environment?](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-do-i-install-ioncube-loader-in-a-site-using-the-custom-environment/6424)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-do-i-install-ioncube-loader-in-a-site-using-the-custom-environment/6424 "2018-05-07T21:31:28Z")
NOTE: These instructions relate to a much older version of Local and do not work in newer versions of Local. Some plugins and themes require IonCube Loader to load obfuscated code. If you are using one of those themes … --- ## [How can I restore a site from a Local site folder?](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-can-i-restore-a-site-from-a-local-site-folder/1791)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-can-i-restore-a-site-from-a-local-site-folder/1791 "2017-06-08T21:27:24Z")
Note: Local has come a long way since this was first posted and mostly just works for importing sites. Have a look at our help doc for more current information: You probably want the above link, but the below informat… --- ## [How do I compile additional PHP extensions?](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-do-i-compile-additional-php-extensions/2272)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-do-i-compile-additional-php-extensions/2272 "2017-07-18T15:08:47Z")
You can use this guide to compile most PECL extensions in Local. We’ll use SSH2 as the example here. Download and extract the appropriate PECL extension Download the appropriate version here: https://pecl.php.net/pac… --- ## [Help! My Local site cannot establish a connection to WordPress.org](https://community.localwp.com/t/help-my-local-site-cannot-establish-a-connection-to-wordpress-org/3272)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/help-my-local-site-cannot-establish-a-connection-to-wordpress-org/3272 "2017-10-16T19:43:50Z")
Depending on your network and computer configuration the Local VM may not be able to access external sites by default. Common error text for this problem: Warning: An unexpected error occurred. Something may be wrong w… --- ## [How can I manually update VirtualBox?](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-can-i-manually-update-virtualbox/6389)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-can-i-manually-update-virtualbox/6389 "2018-05-04T19:07:05Z")
In some cases such as major operating system updates, VirtualBox may need to be manually updated or installed. Here’s how: Quit Local if it’s running Download the latest version of VirtualBox If you’re on Windows, s… --- ## [How can I forcefully restart the Local by Flywheel VM?](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-can-i-forcefully-restart-the-local-by-flywheel-vm/6388)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/how-can-i-forcefully-restart-the-local-by-flywheel-vm/6388 "2018-05-04T18:58:53Z")
In case Local by Flywheel is failing to start up or sites are unresponsive, you may need to restart the local-by-flywheel VM in VirtualBox. Open VirtualBox macOS: Press Command + Space and type “VirtualBox” and then… --- ## [Local won't turn on - Log says Regenerating Certificates](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-turn-on-log-says-regenerating-certificates/11167)
**Author:** [@ben.turner](https://community.localwp.com/u/ben.turner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-turn-on-log-says-regenerating-certificates/11167 "2019-02-20T00:20:40Z")
In rare circumstances, Local will have problems turning on, with the main screen hanging at the “Checking System” page. One possible reason for this is due to Local not being able to make a reliable connection to the Vi… --- ## [\[Windows\] Help! I'm getting a BIOS error about VT-X/AMD-v during installation](https://community.localwp.com/t/windows-help-im-getting-a-bios-error-about-vt-x-amd-v-during-installation/426)
**Author:** [@clay](https://community.localwp.com/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/windows-help-im-getting-a-bios-error-about-vt-x-amd-v-during-installation/426 "2017-03-24T17:56:03Z")
If anyone is receiving the following BIOS error: This computer doesn’t have VT-X/AMD-v enabled. Enabling it in the BIOS is mandatory. Then please reboot your computer and press the button required to enter the BIOS/…