Initial Installation Location

Thanks for the okay; it is very much appreciated!

I’ve uploaded the files but when I open IE and enter “http://www.MYDOMAIN.com/wordpress/wp-admin/install.php” in the address field, I get the error: “HTTP500 Internal server Error”.

Am I misunderstanding the instructions? Am I missing a setting on my Uplinkearth host account; I have PHP5 enabled?

I looked at the file via filezilla and the permissions are: -rw-r–r–

If this is not how I do it, how else do I ‘execute’ the install-php file?

Mike

schaefse,

After much research and many failed attempts, I got the script to run (not work, but run). I made the following 3 changes in my last shot, so
I am not certain which one(s) fixed allowed the script to work:
1. I changed the install.php file attribut from 644 to 755
2. I tossed my current wp-config.php, made another dupe from the
original wp-config-sample.php file. THIS time editting it in
Notepad instead of Wordpad (Wordpad may insert unseen chars).
3. I found a typo in wp-config.php. One of the Authentication Unique
Keys had dual single quotes around it (an error when I cut and
paste from the random key generator).

Now, HOWEVER, I am receiving the following error message (hey, at least there is a message):
Error establishing a database connection
This either means that the username and password information in
your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can’t contact the
database server at sql5c25d.carrierzone.com. This could mean
your host’s database server is down.
• Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
• Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
• Are you sure that the database server is running?
If you’re unsure what these terms mean you should probably
contact your host. If you still need help you can always visit
the WordPress Support Forums.

After checking them for the Nth time, I wrote to my host Uplinkearth again and am awaiting a response. Unfortunately I typically get the following back from them: “Unfortunately, we do not provide support for third-party applications and thus are not able to assist you with WordPress installation.”

Yes, it makes me happy to send in my annual payment!

Again, I do not know if any of these will help but you might try them.

If anyone can help suggest what might be wrong now…your suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

Here’s an update… Since I ran the script, I looked in the the root directory and found (& didn’t find) the following:
root/ — no files (only dir’s – OK)
databases/wpdb_lifesdigressions_com/ — 30 files
private/phpmyadmin/ — 3 files
public/images/ — 0 files (my future use)
public/magicblue/ — 15 files + 2 dirs (I had
hoped to change the look with this template)
public/php/ — it will not show me
public/spryassets/ — 0 files (my future use)
public/wordpress/ — 27 files & 3 dirs (I only
found 1 html file (readme) and 1 phtml file
(index) here – shouldn’t there be more?
public/wordpress/wp-admin/ — 79 files & 5 dirs
public/wordpress/wp-content/ — 1 file & 2 dirs
public/wordpress/wp-includes/ — 68 files & 3 dirs

It appears by the databases/wpdb_lifesdigressions_com/ directory that “something” ran. I also looked in the MySQL database and found 10 tables beginning with ‘ld_’, which I specified as the table prefix.

So, what could be wrong? What file (html, phtml, etc) should I find in the public directory (where the “Under Construction” index.html file currently is that “HOLDS” my blog?

Again, please help!

Thanks,
Mike

What do you mean give a link?

The domain is http://www.lifesdisgressions.com – is that what you want?

When I click your name, I get your blog but when I click on Contact I get an “HTTP 500 Internal Server Error”. I am using IE 8…could that be an issue?

You can contact me via email. I “hope” it is okay to list it here. it is mike at michaelgaudet dot com.

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your help, I have worked on this exclusively for 4 days now (I’m unemployed so I DO mean ALL day). I just want to move my blog from WordPress to my own site so I can start to ‘show’ my writing in hopes of transitioning to a new career. Again, thanks for helping!!!

Mike

The problem id resolved. I deleted the blog software on the server under the /wordpress/ directory. Then I moved the WP software from the /wordpress/ directory on my PC to the root. Then I re-uploaded the WP software to the server, re-ran the install, and all went well.

The problem seems to have been centered around using a /wordpress/ directory to house the software; I strongly recommend people put the software at the root if possible.

Mike