Will not create files...

[partang2]

Hi guys,

I'm about to install a php script. During the installation the script is supposed to create it's own config.php file. This isn't happening... I have tried it on another server outside Jaguarpc and it works like a charm there. Can it be a server issue?

[partang2]

Nobody..?

[Spathiphyllum]

partang2,

First perl, then php. What's next... C++, vBasic, Python? You're assuming we know what we are talking about.

[Galen]

If you're referring to a phpBB installation, I also have that problem. It always tells me my config.php is unwriteable when I install. It should give you the option to download it and ftp the config file in place yourself. It's irksome, but a small thing to contend with.

[gerilya]

Just change permissions of the directory where config.php file will be created. The permission should be 777.

After installation is completed, change it back to 755.

Let us know how it goes.

[partang2]

No that doesn't help at all... Can it be something in PHP?

[gerilya]

No.
It's either permission issue or a wrong path.
The reason it might work elsewhere is because a server might be running Windows or it might be configured to run PHP under your username.

[dkadave]

PHP has no problems, I've had scripts create files just fine. Maybe you check the script? Check where it's trying to create file in(folder/path)? Check folder permissions? Check if there is a file already there, if so change the permissions to that file?

So many stuff to look into.

[orbic1]

This is a dangerous thing to do for your final version, but may be an idea to find out what is going wrong.

When you do your install make everything chmod 777, from the root folder up: folders and files. See if it still kicks up the errors.

If it doesn't it's definitely a permissions thing. If it does, post here and try something else! If it does work, simply work backwards to find the prob. I would not recommend usiong a fully chmod777 copy of anything!!!

[Ron]

cgis will fail if they are world-writable

[orbic1]

What are you trying to install?