This is often due to the absence of the .htaccess file on your server or viewing the site on your local machine. Please ensure to follow our step-by-step installation guide to set up a fully functional website. The .htaccess file helps rewrite URLs, ensuring that links direct correctly to archived content. If you're unsure about this process, check our detailed installation guide.

Unfortunately, we cannot recover original backend files (like PHP or database files) as the Internet Archive only has access to the HTML output generated by those files. Our restoration process involves reverse-engineering to recreate a new WordPress site based on the HTML content.

No, we cannot retrieve the original WordPress database. However, we can reverse-engineer a new database to some extent for the HTML-to-WordPress conversion. Keep in mind that some backend functionalities (like contact forms) may not work after restoration.

Restoring large websites can take time due to several factors: 

The Internet Archive's response time can vary.
We verify every broken link to ensure accuracy, which can slow down the process.
If we scrape too quickly, our IP may be blocked by the Archive, requiring us to proceed cautiously.

Copyright laws vary by country. Most users restore their own content, which is typically legal. If you’re restoring content that you did not create, be cautious as it may not be legal in some regions. We recommend checking the copyright notice on the original site. If you receive a DMCA takedown request, you will need to comply with the request promptly.