What are the folder permissions on the plugisn folder? You may need to maye them 755.
Thanks,
Well I checked all the permissions before I ran the install and they looked good. The plugin folder was indeed 755.
Since then I have also noticed a similar problem with installing themes. Some themes will install and others just get stuck.
Very odd.
I deleted the databases and all the files and uploaded WP again.
Checked the permissions and ran the install.
Install went ok, WP said Success !
Logged in as admin, Tried to load some plugins and same problem.
Now I’m thinking problem may be with my Hosts handling of some parts of WordPress 3.1 but I have no idea how to persue this as host says it does not offer tech support for third party applications like wordpress.
My host is http://www.1and1.co.uk
I have access to previous installs I did on the same host so I will see if plugins are still workig there. Probably upgrade to WP 3.1 and see if I can detect any differences.
Anyone got any other ideas?
Yeah, this is probably your host. BUT! You said 1&1! Those are magic words!
If 1and1 is your webhost, make sure you have this at the top of your .htaccess at your webroot.
AddType x-mapp-php5 .php
AddHandler x-mapp-php5 .php
If this does not help, make a php.ini and put it in your webroot AND wp-admin, and put the following in it.
memory=64MB
upload_max_filesize=64M;
post_max_size=64M;
Adjust the 64M to your needs, but it’s a good place to start for *most* people.
Ipstenu,
You are a genius, but I expect you get that a lot.
In fact the .htaccess entries and the php.ini were both needed to get WP to work as it says on the tin, Intermitent actions like falling over when you try to add or modify the settings of themes or plugins must catch a lot of people out on 1and1 who just follow the standard 5 min install.
All good now, I’m off and running.
Thanks for all your help.
