Fresh install of SMF 1.1 RC2 & Tiny Portal, No luck on Install

[desertcities]

I just did a fresh install of SMF, applied the security patch, then used the Package Manager for Tiny Portal 0.86, and SMF tells me it cannot install TP because a file in my /packages directory is not set correctly. BUT IT IS! 

This is so frustrating.  I could not get TP to work on another site too that had a few mods, but this fresh install has no mods at all.  I have tripled-checked all permission and they are correct.  Why doesn't the Package Manager work to install the TP mod?

Do you folks offer paid installation?  I have no themese except for the SMF default.

I'm ready to give up.

Thank you very much.

Mark

[G6Cad]

Hey Marc.

What file/files is it that give the error?

[desertcities]

The error says the following:

"You cannot download or install new packages because the Packages directory or one of the files in it are not writable!"

However, the few files in the /Packages folder are CHMOD to 777 and I've been able to install and remove other mods, just to test.  So far this is still a virgin install along with the security patch.

I've deleted the TP zip file and re-uploaded via the Package Manage and I keep getting the same error msg.

I've checked, and re-checked, the permissions on all the folders and files listed in the TP installation doc too.

Thank you for any suggestion.

Mark

[G6Cad]

You say you have chmod the files IN the folder, but how about the Package folder it self?

[desertcities]

Oh yes, the /Packages folder is chmoded too.

[bloc]

This happens when new temp files are created..they won't get the 777 treatment. In the end its the server setup that dictates this. On my previous host I could not do any package manager work..all had to be done manually.

But here is an idea: if you have experience with local webserver - on your pc - install into that the same SMF version and TP, then simply upload the changed files. Run manual_tp_install.php on the live installation to install the database tables, and you should be fine.

[desertcities]

No you lost me <grin>.

This particular SMF/TP setup is located at Pair.com which is a rather large world hosting facility.

I really hate to give up again, but I just cannot afford to spend more time on this.  I will remove TP.

Thank you very much for your time, though!  I do appreciate it.

Mark

[dudau.lx.ro]

i have the same problem..
y have try manual....and nothing..

[dudau.lx.ro]

y now that is working....on my server...
the first time it was instal very easy....but y what to be in the root folder...(( now is not working..
can some1 tell me WTF is worng..( y keep tryng for the past 2 days

[G6Cad]

The manual install should work on all settings if you have followed the manual.
You can have missed the manual database files though, that you run from your browser.