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1. antileech
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   Hi !

   From my dashboard when i try to auto upgrade from 2.8 to 2.8.1 i get just after 1-2 seconds this message:

   Installation Failed

   I don't have plugins or any other thinks installed. It's fresh installation.

   Where is the problem ? Any help ?

2. MichaelH
   moderator
   Posted 4 months ago #

   If you try again and it fails you may have to manually update following the instructions at Upgrading WordPress.

3. limeshurbet
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   @MichaelH - wow. That was really helpful. Now, does anyone know why it might be failing and how one might go about correcting that problem?

4. HansUmstranja
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   I've abandoned trying to upgrade existing WP blogs and am now simply attempting to install a fresh copy of WP 2.8.1. given its own unique database just to see it happen. I can then compare and contrast my fresh install with my upgrade install and hone in on possible errors in 'upgrading'. My thread provides a lot of detail about how these trials are going. People with similar issues would want to read my thread- UpGr to WP 2.8.1.: PHP is sending my browse loc outside my wordpress folder . It provides detailed language and similarities.

   I carefully follow the Codex - Upgrading WordPress and Installing Wordpress.

   -Hans

5. mnr
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   I had no big problems upgrading from 2.7.1 to 2.8.1
   I took the usual advice, backing up db and files, disabling plugins. Also I had upgraded my plugins before upgrading to 2.8.1.

6. mnr
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   I do a manual update not automatic updates btw.

7. cj76530
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #

   It failed for me also the first time. Then I made sure all plugins were deactivated (I know that's not your issue) and performed another automatic upgrade, which worked.

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