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#10099 Can't update to latest Joomla version

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Latest post by nicholas on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 03:49 CST

Tuesday, 15 November 2011 03:10 CST

user50224

Mandatory information about my setup:

Have I read the related troubleshooter articles above before posting (which pages?)? Yes
Have I searched the forum before posting? Yes
Have I read the documentation before posting ? Yes
Joomla! version: 1.5.24
PHP version: 5.3.2
MySQL version: 5.1.41
Host: WebFusion VPS Plesk 10
Admin Tools version: 2.1.11 professional

Description of my issue:
On trying to upgrade to Joomla 1.5.25 I get message that libraries/joomla/version.php is not writeable.
All folders at 755 (changed relevant folders to 777 still not working)
All files at 644 (changed to 777 still not working)
I am owner of all folders/files and am logged in as owner (I can change file permissions for all folders/files)
Thanks
Nick Garnett

Tuesday, 15 November 2011 03:35 CST

nicholas

Changing the permissions of a directory is neither sufficient nor recommended. The problem is that Admin Tools can not write to a specific, existing file. It's the file's permissions which are askew. But, there is a VERY easy workaround. Right before you click the upgrade button you have the choice to use the FTP mode instead of direct file writes. In your site's case, I strongly recommend doing that.

Nicholas K. Dionysopoulos

Lead Developer and Director

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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 03:47 CST

user50224

Thankyou very much for this, be assured I am a very fast learner...
Nick Garnett

Tuesday, 15 November 2011 03:49 CST