Title: cannot update any posts Last modified: August 22, 2016 --- # cannot update any posts * [lids2274](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lids2274/) * (@lids2274) * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/) * I logged in today and i found that i cannot update or make new posts. The content is there in my menue, but when i try to update any content, there is nothing written in the box nor can i write anything in the box. Plus the editor menu is not on there as well. Tried to update theme but it comes up as an error on line 231 (wp-includes/js/tinymce/license.txt). What exaclty is this?? * I just don’t know how to solve this issue. Please help * Thanx Lydia Viewing 13 replies - 1 through 13 (of 13 total) * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836701) * Try deactivating all plugins. If that resolves the issue, reactivate each one individually until you find the cause. * If that does not resolve the issue, try switching to the Twenty Fifteen theme to rule-out a theme-specific issue (theme functions can interfere like plugins). * Thread Starter [lids2274](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lids2274/) * (@lids2274) * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836815) * I’ve tried that now but nothing. I realized that if i hilight the empty screen in the post area, it’s HTML. Cannot update theme either. Says “function copy” and i clicked on that and it’s a face book ad. It’s not something i put on there but still don’t know how to get rid of it. Still cannot edit or write any posts. * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [11 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836817) * Ok, and you definitely still see the problem with the Twenty Fifteen theme active? * If so, try [downloading WordPress](https://wordpress.org/download/) again and delete then replace your copies of everything **except** the `wp-config.php` file and the `/wp-content/` directory with fresh copies from the download. This will effectively replace all of your core files without damaging your content and settings. Some uploaders tend to be unreliable when overwriting files, so don’t forget to delete the original files before replacing them. * Thread Starter [lids2274](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lids2274/) * (@lids2274) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836856) * I am sorry for taking so long to reply….No i cannot find a twenty fifteen theme. I’ve deactivated the plug ins that i have installed (3) of them individually but not a difference. I’m not sure what is going on, nor do i have anyone to break this down for me. Tried to switch themes then switch back but same thing. I go to the posts i have then go to the edit button, it takes me to the edit page, but the edit area is blank UNLESS i drag my mouse to highlight the inside of it and i can see the HTML version. When i click on the mouse again the highlight goes away and goes back to total white. There is no options for the editor or nothing. What to do what to do!! * Thread Starter [lids2274](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lids2274/) * (@lids2274) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836857) * I tried to update my Mantra Theme again and this is what is stopping me from doing so…. * Warning: copy(/home/biggest/public_html/wp-includes/js/tinymce/license.txt) [ function.copy]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/biggest/public_html/ wp-admin/includes/class-wp-filesystem-direct.php on line 231 * Warning: copy(/home/biggest/public_html/wp-includes/js/tinymce/license.txt) [ function.copy]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/biggest/public_html/ wp-admin/includes/class-wp-filesystem-direct.php on line 231 * Warning: copy(/home/biggest/public_html/wp-includes/js/tinymce/license.txt) [ function.copy]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/biggest/public_html/ wp-admin/includes/class-wp-filesystem-direct.php on line 231 * Warning: copy(/home/biggest/public_html/wp-includes/js/tinymce/license.txt) [ function.copy]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/biggest/public_html/ wp-admin/includes/class-wp-filesystem-direct.php on line 231 * The (FUNCTION COPY) is a link, and when i click on it a facebook link shows up and don’t know where that comes from. It’s not from me! * [Prashant](https://wordpress.org/support/users/warezthief/) * (@warezthief) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836858) * Hi, * Try re-installing wordpress as shown in last part of this post here: _[Moderated– Please link to a Codex article]_ * Thread Starter [lids2274](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lids2274/) * (@lids2274) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836859) * Hello, * I have tried this a cpl of times but it brings up what i pated above and access is denied. * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836860) * Does everything work fine *without* the Mantra theme? Does it work if you use the Twenty Fifteen theme instead? * Thread Starter [lids2274](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lids2274/) * (@lids2274) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836861) * No i tried on a different theme but same thing * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836862) * Ok, which other theme did you try with? Was it Twenty Fifteen, Twenty Fourteen, or one of the Twenty [whatever] themes? * Thread Starter [lids2274](https://wordpress.org/support/users/lids2274/) * (@lids2274) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836863) * I’ve tried on a couple of twenty themes, plus a random one. When i loaded it i went to add new post and it’s the same thing. * Moderator [James Huff](https://wordpress.org/support/users/macmanx/) * (@macmanx) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836864) * And it’s the same even with all plugins deactivated (even those you feel are necessary)? * [Rolf Allard van Hagen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ravanh/) * (@ravanh) * [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836865) * Hi lids2274, could you check the current permissions for /home/biggest/public_html/ wp-includes/js/tinymce (and maybe others) via your FTP program? Viewing 13 replies - 1 through 13 (of 13 total) The topic ‘cannot update any posts’ is closed to new replies. * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/) * 13 replies * 4 participants * Last reply from: [Rolf Allard van Hagen](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ravanh/) * Last activity: [11 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cannot-update-any-posts/#post-5836865) * Status: not resolved ## Topics ### Topics with no replies ### Non-support topics ### Resolved topics ### Unresolved topics ### All topics