Posted 4 years ago #
Had a friend helping with code make a mistake without backing up. Did a clean install and now when I run http://www.offthewoodwork.com/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php I get nothing. I've uploaded the 'clean' files twice now with the same ultimate result.
I can't find any fixes in the support forums that seem to solve the problem.
I would really appreciate any ideas that would help.
Posted 4 years ago #
At first I thought I was an idiot when I realized that I wasn't entering the full path. However that just resulted in getting a 404-not found error.
Still can't figure this out.
is the database you are referencing blank?
also, double check ALL the files were uploaded correctly.
the database being 'blank' isnt going to cause that.
your php errors are being suppresed since I pulled up some pages w/ queries that should have errored ..
it might help if you open up wp-settings.php, locate this line:
error_reporting(E_ALL ^ E_NOTICE);
and change that to:
error_reporting(E_ALL);
Posted 4 years ago #
Ok, just made that change. Still getting the 404 error using the full path and a blank page using the short path from the instructions.
Posted 4 years ago #
I didn't reset or change the database info when I installed the new files, would that affect things? It is the same as it was up until I uninstalled the old files and reinstalled them.
Still getting the 404 error using the full path
where? I didnt get a 404, and I look at the headers
I didn't reset or change the database info when I installed the new files...
And what do you get when you edit the prefix inside wp-config.php to something other than wp_ ?? (assuming thats what you used)
I do see some wierd 404s, but not where you are seeing them .. what is in your .htaccess?
what are the permissions on your directories?
What do your error logs say? error logs can be looked at inside cpanel, if you have it available.
Posted 4 years ago #
Where do I find the .htaccess file in the directory (trying a completely clean install from absolute scratch)?
Trying to follow the directions from here: http://codex.wordpress.org/Giving_WordPress_Its_Own_Directory, but I've been unable to locate it.
Also, I'm still getting blank install pages. Just cannot figure this out despite the tips you guys have helpfully provided.
your'e not answering my quesions --
Still getting the 404 error using the full path
where? I didnt get a 404, and I look at the headers
I didn't reset or change the database info when I installed the new files...
And what do you get when you edit the prefix inside wp-config.php to something other than wp_ ?? (assuming thats what you used)
http://www.offthewoodwork.com/wordpress/wp-admin/setup-config.php
"Sorry, I can't write to the directory. You'll have to either change the permissions on your WordPress directory or create your wp-config.php manually."
Also:
Trying to follow the directions from here: http://codex.wordpress.org/Giving_WordPress_Its_Own_Directory,
That should be your LAST concern! First make it work normally in a subdir, and after that you can go for the tricks.
You cannot use that tutorial for installation!
Posted 4 years ago #
http://www.offthewoodwork.com/webspace/httpdocs/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php is the full directory path to the install. That generates a 404 for me, while http://www.offthewoodwork.com/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php generates a completely blank page.
http://www.offthewoodwork.com/webspace/httpdocs/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php
thats NOT a proper url - so that means nothing.
webspace/ is never web accessable.
httpdocs/ isnt either -- it's there to provide a place for you to put things that ARE web accessable.
Posted 4 years ago #
My apologies for any shortfalls in communication, this is the first time I've worked with WP.
im going to point this out again:
http://www.offthewoodwork.com/wordpress/wp-admin/setup-config.php
There is currently NO wp-config.php
Posted 4 years ago #
Alright, here's a shot in the dark. I tried for another clean install and found that the wordpress directory from the previous attempt (likely the first) can't be deleted. Every time I try to delete it I get the following: "550 /webspace/httpdocs/wordpress/: Directory not empty". Every deletion attempt for any subdirectories results in the same despite the fact that they are all empty.
Could this be affecting/corrupting the installation of files from these clean installation attempts?
why are you trying to delete files that we are trying to make show up?
This is fast becoming another wasted thread -- if you want help from ppl, everyone has to be on the same page.
its like the case of the hand not talking to the arm.
Ive asked several questions that havent gotten answers. Im off to play poker.
Posted 4 years ago #
after installed wordpress wordpress-2.3.1 i got this error:-
ERROR
The requested URL could not be retrieved
While trying to retrieve the URL: http://192.168.0.222/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php
The following error was encountered:
* Zero Sized Reply
Squid did not receive any data for this request.
Your cache administrator is root.
Generated Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:21:58 GMT by loalhost (squid/2.5.STABLE14)
Posted 4 years ago #
FYI
I have had this problem in the past upgrading and it has always been because of folder and file permissions. some servers prohibit the running of php scripts if they are wide open. I fixed my install by setting the three "wp-" folders to 755. (they were 777)
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