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1. LWwordpress
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   I installed wp in a sub-directory and the site address (I believe) automatically included the sub e.g. - http://example.com/wordpress.
   I'm trying to change the Site address back to the root following this instruction:
   4. In the box for Site address (URL): change the address to the root directory's URL. Example: http://example.com.
   But it won't let me. I get a popup warning: Modifying this field will cause your permalinks to malfunction. We strongly recommend that you do not change this field.
   Why is this? How can I override it, or shouldn't I?
   BTW, site is not a blog, it will probably be all static pages (for now).
   Please help.

2. Christine
   Moderator
   Posted 3 months ago #

   That's very strange. I wonder if the theme you are using added that in. I've never seen that kind of warning before.
   Can you provide a link to your site? If the theme is a commercial one, you might need to contact them.

   I would also try switching to the twenty ten theme and see what happens then.

   I've done this millions of times and the permalinks are fine.

3. LWwordpress
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   Christine
   I don't see the email response I sent you from my phone when I was out, so I'm copying it below.
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   Hmmm. I'll try switching themes when I get back. Maybe problem is I'm using child theme, maybe not in orthodox way. Not commercial theme.
   Permalinks is another question I have. I'm on default, which I think means I don't have permalinks on. Is that correct?
   I'm a real newbie!
   Trying to keep same structure as my static site LoudounWrestling.com. Practice page is /WPLW/test-page.
   Thanks for your help. I'll try your suggestion in couple hours.

   Sent from my iPhone
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   Now I'm back. I switched to TwentyTen theme, went to Settings>General, and tried to delete the subdirectory from Site address again. When I click in the box I get the same message as before.
   The codex says I can change it but WP won't let me. Any suggestions?
   Thanks again.

4. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 3 months ago #

   Modifying this field will cause your permalinks to malfunction.

   That's not a WordPress core message.

5. LWwordpress
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #

   esmi
   I dont know what you mean. I copied the message from the window that popped up when I clicked in the Site Address box.

6. esmi
   Theme Diva & Forum Moderator
   Posted 3 months ago #

   That message does exist in any WordPress 3.3.1 core file. It's simply not coming from WordPress itself.

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