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1. Lightning Rod
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Hello,

   I would appreciate if anyone could answer the following:

   While attempting to install WordPress 3.2, I received an error message that my server wasn't running the required version of PHP.

   I asked my service provider, and they replied that all I need to do is to 'parse' the .htaccess file, like this:

   Script 1: .htaccess

   AddType x-mapp-php5 .php
   AddHandler x-mapp-php5 .php

   Am I right to be suspicious of this as a viable solution, or is this the correct way to go?

   If yes, I'm not clear on where to add the above script.

   Thanks in advance for any help.

   LR

2. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Am I right to be suspicious of this as a viable solution, or is this the correct way to go?

   This is the correct approach on some hosts - such as 1&1.

   I'm not clear on where to add the above script

   To an .htaccess file in your main WordPress folder.

3. Lightning Rod
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Thanks very much for the fast reply.

   I'll give it a go, and try the install again.

4. Lightning Rod
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   No joy yet.

   I've created my own .htaccess file (as a text file) using NotePad, with these contents:

   AddType x-mapp-php5 .php
   AddHandler x-mapp-php5 .php

   Then I uploaded it to the root of my subdirectory on my site, where I installed WordPress.

   But I got an error 404 message when I tried to access http://mysite.com/subdirectory/wp-admin/install.php

   Any obvious mistake?

   Thanks.

   LR

5. Lightning Rod
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Disregard. My mistake. Wrong URL.

   However, I'm still getting this error:

   Your server is running PHP version 4.4.9 but WordPress 3.2.1 requires at least 5.2.4.

   Thanks.

6. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 9 months ago #

   You really need to speak to your hosts about this.

7. Lightning Rod
   Member
   Posted 9 months ago #

   Just emailed them. Many thanks. Will share any revelations.

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