invialgo

hi, it’s not really necessary..
this article will help
http://codex.wordpress.org/Giving_WordPress_Its_Own_Directory

you can even install it in other directory but the link still refer to root

based on your statement, i believe that’s a new website because u just noticed that the media uploader doesn’t work. if i’m in your shoes,i will overwrite back the wp-admin,wp-include folder and all necessary files (like upgrading wordpress).

Also please try other smaller size image first to determine the cause of problem either from server or wordpress installation.

i do think Johnb81 provide u with the best method. playing with permission is not really good idea since u need to know the right permission for folder and file. too high permission will lead to security issue.

Plus, by looking and editing wp-config directly will give u idea what is actually you input wrong in the config file. check host=localhost

fonglh right. you must do so before the database being inserted.
Anyway, on Filezila, you should see any failed transfer at the bottom of the application (by default).