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1. desertdiva
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   I recently "bit the bullet" and updated to the newest version of WordPress (2.0.4). I did have some problems, and had to contact my webhost (1 & 1) for help.

   Now I want to edit the sidebar and when I put in the information and click on "Update file" at the bottom of the page, I get taken to a new page with the message: "Sorry, that file cannot be edited."

   I have no IDEA what is wrong, but can only suspect the new upgrade of WordPress. Please help!

2. spencerp
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   Try chmodding your theme files 666 once, select all of them, and chmod them 666, like in the image here:
   http://www.vindictivebastard.net/images2/theme-files-chmod-666-to-edit.gif

   spencerp

3. desertdiva
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   Thanks for responding - and so quickly! It didn't work. :-( I'm still getting the same error message, although I do know now what it means to "chmod" files. Any more suggestions?

4. spencerp
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   What's your theme folder chmodded? Try chmodding it 775 once.. ? =/

   http://www.vindictivebastard.net/images2/chmod-755.gif

   spencerp

5. desertdiva
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   Now I've done it - I can't access the themes folder on WS-FTP LE - it says "permission denied."

6. Chris_K
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   You may need to contact your host so that they can undo your experiment with chmod.

   And while you're contacting them, ask if your server is running mod_security. It may explain your original issue.

7. desertdiva
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   OK, got out of that mess... I did add execute (777) and I still get the same message.

8. desertdiva
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   http://wordpress.org/support/topic/82964?replies=4

   Someone wrote that a space in the theme directory name can cause this error? Any suggestions?

9. Chris_K
   Member
   Posted 5 years ago #

   Well, if you look at the theme directory, does it have spaces in it?

10. desertdiva
    Member
    Posted 5 years ago #

    No spaces, but some capital letters. I renamed the theme with all lower case and believe it or not the problem is solved! Very strange.....

    Thanks Spence and Handy - y'all are the best!

11. spencerp
    Member
    Posted 5 years ago #

    You're welcome, well really Handy helped there the most lol.. I was talkin with someone on chat at that moment..haha..

    spencerp
    /Can this be marked as [Resolved] now please? =P

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