stuck running the install script

  • Resolved OptimusBlake

    (@optimusblake)


    15 years, 7 months ago

    Hey there, so I’m installing WordPress to my site with FileZilla, I’ve uploaded all the files correctly, but I’m stuck at “Step 5: Run the Install Script.” When I go to http://example.com/wp-admin/install.php (replacing example with my site’s name) I just get an “Oops! This link appears to be broken.” page. Is there anything I could have missed?

    Thanks in advance for your help.

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  • Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    15 years, 7 months ago

    Are you sure that you’ve uploaded the files to the right directory? You may have to contact your hosting provider.

    Thread Starter OptimusBlake

    (@optimusblake)

    15 years, 7 months ago

    Hmm, I’m not so sure anymore.
    Here’s a screenshot of what I see, http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/8514/wordpresss.png

    you’ll have to forgive me as I’m pretty new at this, I need to upload it to the root directory; would highlighting all the files on the left hand side and then just right-clicking and going “upload” be okay? Or is there a specific area I need to drag them to or something? Sorry I know next to nothing, haha.

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    15 years, 7 months ago

    Yeah, that’s the problem. You need to upload all of the files to the public_html directory.

    I’m not about specific directions for your FTP client, but I’d assume that you could just drag and drop the files.

    Thread Starter OptimusBlake

    (@optimusblake)

    15 years, 7 months ago

    Hmm, that fixed the getting a blank page but now I get ‘Error establishing a database connection’.

    Thread Starter OptimusBlake

    (@optimusblake)

    15 years, 7 months ago

    I’ll try a few things to fix that and come back if I can’t. Thanks for your help 🙂

    Thread Starter OptimusBlake

    (@optimusblake)

    15 years, 7 months ago

    Just deleted and re-uploaded the files, worked perfectly.
    Thank you!

    Moderator James Huff

    (@macmanx)

    15 years, 7 months ago

    You’re welcome!

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