Posted 1 year ago #
Since switching from Windows 7 to Mac OS X, I've had nothing but trouble when developing WP sites locally.
Now I've come to find that I can't locate the .htaccess file in my site folder. I created one using the Terminal, but I can't find it in the Finder.
I noticed when I change the permalinks that none of my pages work except the home page.
Another thing I notice is that I can't setup categories for my posts.
I've searched on WP and Google, but I'm at my whits end.
Any suggestions?
Posted 1 year ago #
Just checking in to see if anyone can help. This has pretty much halted my work.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Posted 1 year ago #
To show hidden files in the finder:
http://lifehacker.com/188892/show-hidden-files-in-finder
Posted 1 year ago #
Thanks Kees!
Now I can view hidden files, but I'm having these problems:
1. Can't change permalinks to /%category%/%postname%/. None of my pages display, except for the homepage.
2. I can't setup categories for my posts.
Any idea?
Posted 1 year ago #
Did you know that your permalink structure is considered harmfull: http://ottopress.com/2010/category-in-permalinks-considered-harmful/
But try removing or renaming your .htaccess file or:
- updating your permalinks by choosing the default permalink structure or re-saving your current structure at Settings > Permalinks in your admin panel. WordPress will rebuild the .htaccess file. If WordPress cannot automatically edit the .htaccess file, it will provide manual instructions after saving.
Have you tried:
- deactivating all plugins to see if this resolves the problem? If this works, re-activate the plugins one by one until you find the problematic plugin(s).
- switching to the default theme to rule out any theme-specific problems?
Posted 1 year ago #
I deleted the .htaccess file and WP rebuilt it. I switched back to the 2011 theme...
Still can't view other pages outside the home page unless I use the default permalink setting. Nor does the category settings work.
Posted 1 year ago #
try:
- replacing all files & folders - except the wp-content folder from a fresh download of WordPress.
Did you use virtual hosts to set up your site?: http://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-3-network-multisite-on-a-local-development-site?replies=53
Posted 1 year ago #
Do you have Apache's mod_rewrite enabled locally? It's required for permalinks to work, and I don't think it's enabled by default.
I believe the settings are in the Apache httpd.conf file.
If you want to use permalinks, you will need to make a change inside another file:
apache > Conf and find the file httpd.conf. Open that in a text editor. Use the search facility in the editor to find "rewrite". The line you need looks like this:
#LoadModule rewrite_module modules/mod_rewrite.so
You need to take away the hash sign so it looks like this
LoadModule rewrite_module modules/mod_rewrite.so
Now just save the file.
Posted 1 year ago #
Thanks for the responses
1. I tried Kees' suggestion of a fresh download.- no luck. As for virtual hosts, I don't know.
2. kionae- I don't know if it's enabled locally.
3. Samuel- I just checked and the # is not there.
One thing to note- the httpd.conf file is locked. I tried to unlock it, but no luck.
Posted 1 year ago #
Is LoadModule rewrite_module modules/mod_rewrite.so there at all?
Posted 1 year ago #
Yes, LoadModule rewrite_module modules/mod_rewrite.so is there.
Posted 1 year ago #
if you have this in your httpd.conf:
<Directory />
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride None
</Directory>change it to:
<Directory />
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride All
</Directory>
Posted 9 months ago #
prodentite, am having the same problem you've documented here. Were you ever able to resolve it? I've followed all the suggestions above but the problem still persist. Thanks.
@bolamuyis: Please stick to your own topic.
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