Hi:

We don’t have a formal archive option.  But, you can remove the plugin code from the server using FTP and leave the data in the database as-is.  If you need to view the data again you can put back the plugin files.

That should address your issues with security while keeping the data secure – as long as you keep using your current database and/or move all the tables over to any new database or host you might use in the future.

Thank you for your speedy reply!  That is do-able but then the shared or bookmarked links will generate 404’s? The customer still wants to have the content for visitors just not an active forum any longer.   Does the newest version have any options for archiving? Or what about this?  http://prntscr.com/qk309o

Hi:

If you want the content to be readable then you have no choice but to leave the code installed.  Then, you can grant read-only permissions to all users, removing any ability to make new posts or replies.

Oops – missed answering other parts of your question.

1. Yes, the read-only lock for the entire forum should do the trick for most users and the permissions system should handle the rest (if for some reason the read-only lock doesn’t work for them).

2. The latest version does not have anything additional in this area.

Thanks!

Ok, I have some options.

Thanks again!

Meredith

Btw, I just left you 5 stars on WordPress.org for your excellent support over the years 🙂

Sweet, thanks.  Every one of those helps us!

Oops, one last question…

Where do I hide or remove the Registration section seen above the forum.  See: http://prntscr.com/qkf4h5

Don’t want to mislead anyone 🙂

thanks!

Under Forum->Components->Login and Registration, there is an option to “use the forum registration button” that you can disable.

If that doesn’t remove all the items you want to remove, you might need to add some CSS to hide the elements.

Yes, that I did find and deactivated, so it’s CSS, will do – thanks again!!