Guest Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi, We have just installed osCommerce on our domain and keep encountering a slight problem... on: http://www.4girlzshop.co.uk/index.php, the following error message is displayed on the top of the screen in red: "Warning: I am able to write to the configuration file: /kunden/homepages/41/d231682781/htdocs/4girlzshop/includes/configure.php. This is a potential security risk - please set the right user permissions on this file." I have changed the permissions in includes/configure.php and admin/includes/configure.php both to 644 - but nothing really seems to make an effect. When installing the osCommerce we did not actually change any of the permissions, so we are wondering that maybe we should delete all the files on our domain, upload the installation files again, and start changing the permissions before the installation takes place. Would this make a difference and would this effect my database and account if I was to do this? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥Vger Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Already answered in the Quick Install Guide thread. Vger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1savilerow Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 i've got the same problem (1savilerow.com) The system has been fully installed on ONE.COM (web hosting service) When i try to change the permissions on the catalog/includes/configure.php it simply ignores the change. I think ive tried every possible way but no Joy. Ive read the install thread but doesnt address the problem. It may be something to do with the server which will need the "web hoster" to change ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germ Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Like the lady said, the answer to this problem has already been posted (multiple times in multiple places). You should try permissions in this order until the warning disappears: 644 444 400 And most of the time FTP fails. Most people have to login to their hosting account and use the Cpanel to change permissions successfully. Be aware that permissions less than 644 make the file "read only", and you'll have to change back to 644 before attempting any edits in the future. If I suggest you edit any file(s) make a backup first - I'm not perfect and neither are you. "Given enough impetus a parallelogramatically shaped projectile can egress a circular orifice." - Me - "Headers already sent" - The definitive help "Cannot redeclare ..." - How to find/fix it SSL Implementation Help Like this post? "Like" it again over there > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1savilerow Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 not as easy as that. The host site experts told me to change the configuration table in phpmyadmin and in the configuration_id 137 entry change the value from "/tmp" to just "tmp" They said thjat would fix the problem it didnt Then then said reload everything as the configure.php file must be corrupt. i dont want to do that as ive made loads of changes based on contributions so i'm in a pickle !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥geoffreywalton Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 The experts at your hosts are wrong, follow Germ/bills advice. Sometimes ftp clients are not able to change permissions and you must change them via your host's control panel. G Need help installing add ons/contributions, cleaning a hacked site or a bespoke development, check my profile Virus Threat Scanner My Contributions Basic install answers. Click here for Contributions / Add Ons. UK your site. Site Move. Basic design info. For links mentioned in old answers that are no longer here follow this link Useful Threads. If this post was useful, click the Like This button over there ======>>>>>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germ Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Have you heard the "phonetic definition" of expert? :unsure: expert - pronounced "ex-spurt" "ex": as in "has been" "spurt": a drip under pressure. If I suggest you edit any file(s) make a backup first - I'm not perfect and neither are you. "Given enough impetus a parallelogramatically shaped projectile can egress a circular orifice." - Me - "Headers already sent" - The definitive help "Cannot redeclare ..." - How to find/fix it SSL Implementation Help Like this post? "Like" it again over there > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1savilerow Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Started again and reloaded everything from scratch. Followed all of the Vger instructions TO THE LETTER But Same error message "I am able to write to the configuration file: /customers/1savilerow.com/1savilerow.com/httpd.www/includes/configure.php" Tried to use FTP to change permissions but no luck Hosts CPANEL does not have a "change permissions on a file" function. So - Cant move forward until i fix this little niggle. (is it possible to create a new file called say config.php (as an example) then copy the contents from includes/configure.php into config.php Then delete configure.php then rename config.php to configure.php Sorry but i dont know much about this new fangled stuff - try me on COBOL or MAPPER. THanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1savilerow Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 strike my last message A script to chmod has worked. Thanks for your patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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