Impossible to delete files uploaded with the xp publishing tool...

[TommyG]

Hi all,

I'm running 1.3.5 and encountered a problem...

After I finally got the xp publishing wizard to work I am unable to delete files uploaded that way...
I get the following error :

Directory 'albums/wpw-20051230/' is not writable, files can't be deleted

Files uploaded the normal way can be deleted without any problem.

I assume if I chmod the wpw-20051230 folder it is possible to delete the file (don't have ftp access from work), but that's not really a solution since the following xp publish upload will create another folder...

Somebody got an idea?

Regards,

Tommy

[kegobeer]

Are you trying to delete the files via the Coppermine interface, and getting the error message that way?

[TommyG]

Yes indeed, through the Coppermine Interface...

Thanx in advance for your help

[Tranz]

Is the site run on apache or IIS?

[TommyG]

I have no idea to be honest... I have a paid Lycos webhosting package...

Is there any way I can find out?

PS : I just tried to chmod the files using my ftp program, doesn't work, I get the following error :

STATUS:>     Changing file attributes "wpw-20051230".
COMMAND:>   SITE CHMOD 777 /www/gallery/albums/wpw-20051230
      550 /www/gallery/albums/wpw-20051230: Operation not permitted
ERROR:>      Requested action not taken (e.g., file or directory not found, no access).

Seems I'm not able to delete the picture at all...

[kegobeer]

You'll have to ask your host to CHOWN the files for you.

[TommyG]

no idea what that means, sorry...

Anyway, you obviously have never heard about Lycos, cheap hosting, cheap service...

[Tranz]

Try sending the instructions to them anyway. They should be able to decipher it.

[kegobeer]

no idea what that means, sorry...

Anyway, you obviously have never heard about Lycos, cheap hosting, cheap service...

You get what you pay for.  Upgrade to a better host.

[TommyG]

I reinstalled everything and everything works fine now...

Happy newyear