Title: cannot run import
Last modified: August 22, 2026

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# cannot run import

 *  [edmundspriede](https://wordpress.org/support/users/edmundspriede/)
 * (@edmundspriede)
 * [2 weeks, 4 days ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-run-import-2/)
 * i get 2 messages
 * Please install and activate Polylang to run the import.
 * Polylang has already been installed on this website. Impossible to run the import.

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 *  Thread Starter [edmundspriede](https://wordpress.org/support/users/edmundspriede/)
 * (@edmundspriede)
 * [2 weeks, 4 days ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-run-import-2/#post-19000048)
 * i resintalled/deleted polylang, nothing helps
 *  Plugin Author [Chouby](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chouby/)
 * (@chouby)
 * [1 day, 22 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-run-import-2/#post-19013680)
 * Hello,
   This message is displayed when the plugin detects that languages have 
   already been created with Polylang before attempting to run the WPML import. 
   In this case, the plugin cannot run the import as it’s likely that a conflict
   will arise between existing Polylang data and data imported from WPML.I suggest
   that:1. You make a database backup.2. Run the Polylang uninstall process following
   these instructions: [https://polylang.pro/documentation/support/faq/#how-to-uninstall-polylang](https://polylang.pro/documentation/support/faq/#how-to-uninstall-polylang)
   3. Install and activate Polylang (skip the wizard install).4. Run the import 
   again.

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 * Last reply from: [Chouby](https://wordpress.org/support/users/chouby/)
 * Last activity: [1 day, 22 hours ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-run-import-2/#post-19013680)
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