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1. nmartell
   Member
   Posted 8 months ago #

   Hi, I'm attempting to instal wordpress in a folder called NMP that is within my public_html folder.

   My website is http://www.nathanmartell.com

   I do not want to just install it in the root, because I have a pre-existing (non-wordpress) site and want it to be up and running while I am working on my new wordpress site.

   The problem I am having is when I try to run the instal script at http://nathanmartell.com/NMP/wp-admin/install.php it just sends me to my non-wordpress website's homepage.

   Any ideas what is going on and/or what I can do?

   Thanks all.

   N

2. fonglh
   Member
   Posted 8 months ago #

   Probably a .htaccess file in your main folder that's redirecting all the requests.

3. nmartell
   Member
   Posted 8 months ago #

   Thank you, that makes sense!

   What should I do with the .htaccess file though?

   I kind of know my way around, but I don't want to delete/modify the wrong thing and wreck my existing site.

   N

4. nsathees
   Member
   Posted 8 months ago #

   It all matters what are the things in the .htaccess file. If you know of nothing important then,

   Just rename the .htaccess file or backup a copy to your PC and delete it.

   If you have problem then can restore the .htaccess file.

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