diff --git a/phpBB/language/en/acp/board.php b/phpBB/language/en/acp/board.php
index b86e0b6335..c57cefe685 100644
--- a/phpBB/language/en/acp/board.php
+++ b/phpBB/language/en/acp/board.php
@@ -304,11 +304,11 @@ $lang = array_merge($lang, array(
// Visual Confirmation Settings
$lang = array_merge($lang, array(
- 'ACP_VC_SETTINGS_EXPLAIN' => 'Here you can select and configure plugins, which are designed to block automated form submissions by spambots. These plugins typically work by challenging the user with a CAPTCHA, a test which is designed to be difficult for computers to solve.',
+ 'ACP_VC_SETTINGS_EXPLAIN' => 'Here you can select and configure plugins, which are designed to block automated form submissions by spambots. These plugins typically work by challenging the user with a CAPTCHA, a test which is designed to be difficult for computers to solve. phpBB defaults to "Incomplete Captcha," disabling verification and preventing functionality like registration that require CAPTCHA verification.',
'ACP_VC_EXT_GET_MORE' => 'For additional (and possibly better) anti-spam plugins, visit the phpBB.com Extensions Database. For more information on preventing spam on your board, visit the phpBB.com Knowledge Base.',
'AVAILABLE_CAPTCHAS' => 'Available plugins',
'CAPTCHA_UNAVAILABLE' => 'The plugin cannot be selected as its requirements are not met.',
- 'CAPTCHA_INCOMPLETE' => 'Incomplete Captcha (Disabled Registration)',
+ 'CAPTCHA_INCOMPLETE' => 'Incomplete Captcha (Not configured)',
'CAPTCHA_PREVIEW_MSG' => 'Your changes have not been saved, this is just a preview.',
'CAPTCHA_PREVIEW_EXPLAIN' => 'The plugin as it would look like using the current selection.',
diff --git a/phpBB/language/en/common.php b/phpBB/language/en/common.php
index 5799137f5f..79128293e2 100644
--- a/phpBB/language/en/common.php
+++ b/phpBB/language/en/common.php
@@ -173,6 +173,7 @@ $lang = array_merge($lang, array(
'CONFIRM_CODE' => 'Confirmation code',
'CONFIRM_CODE_EXPLAIN' => 'Enter the code exactly as it appears. All letters are case insensitive.',
'CONFIRM_CODE_WRONG' => 'The confirmation code you entered was incorrect.',
+ 'CONFIRM_INCOMPLETE' => 'To prevent automated registrations the board requires you to enter a confirmation code. This has not been configured yet and hence cannot be used. Please try again later or contact the %sBoard Administrator%s.',
'CONFIRM_OPERATION' => 'Are you sure you wish to carry out this operation?',
'CONFIRM_AVATAR_DELETE' => 'Are you sure you wish to delete this avatar?',
'CONGRATULATIONS' => 'Congratulations to',
diff --git a/phpBB/language/en/ucp.php b/phpBB/language/en/ucp.php
index 75964fde88..3d90f15742 100644
--- a/phpBB/language/en/ucp.php
+++ b/phpBB/language/en/ucp.php
@@ -136,7 +136,6 @@ $lang = array_merge($lang, array(
'CONFIRMATION' => 'Confirmation of registration',
'CONFIRM_CHANGES' => 'Confirm changes',
'CONFIRM_EXPLAIN' => 'To prevent automated registrations the board requires you to enter a confirmation code. The code is displayed in the image you should see below. If you are visually impaired or cannot otherwise read this code please contact the %sBoard Administrator%s.',
- 'CONFIRM_INCOMPLETE' => 'To prevent automated registrations the board requires you to enter a confirmation code. This has not been configured yet and hence cannot be used. Please try again later or contact the %sBoard Administrator%s.',
'VC_REFRESH' => 'Refresh confirmation code',
'VC_REFRESH_EXPLAIN' => 'If you cannot read the code you can request a new one by clicking the button.',
diff --git a/phpBB/styles/prosilver/template/captcha_incomplete.html b/phpBB/styles/prosilver/template/captcha_incomplete.html
index ed6b0af156..6a9078a37b 100644
--- a/phpBB/styles/prosilver/template/captcha_incomplete.html
+++ b/phpBB/styles/prosilver/template/captcha_incomplete.html
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@