Using WordPress 2.0.5 and Version 1.8 of the plugin I had to set my wp-content folder to 777 or it wouldn’t even create the backup folder (which happens when you click on Manage, Backup).
If changing wp-content to 777 doesn’t work maybe it it something with the ownership of the files/directories.
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reln
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Version 1.8? I cant seem to find that version on the web. As far as I know 1.7 is the latest.
I’m at 1.8 as well. Think it was part of the 2.0.5 upgrade?
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reln
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I found v1.8 an installed it however its still not working.
I deactivated and reactivated the plugin, restarted wordpress, and still does not backup.
Just for the record. I am using WP 2.05 and it is only working with 777 for me. Anything else is a failure.
As far as I can chmod to 777, make a backup and than switch to more safe chmod it’s fine for me.
I am really interested if other WP users can get it to work with less than 777?
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reln
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Ok I got it to work. The backup folder was owned by the webserver.
I changed the settings on the host server to make me the owner of the backup file and the backup worked.
Thanks for the followup, reln. 🙂
Thanks 100x reln to pointing me int the right direction: chown. Cheers!
