SimplePortal Doesn't Work?

[D3luSi0n4L]

Hey all I'm trying to install SimplePortal and its not working, everytime I goto click "Proceed" I get this message..

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

But everyone folder / file in Packages included Packages is writable. JohnCcCcCc believes its my host but I figured I'd post and see if maybe someone has has this problem before and knows a fix.

Thanks,
D3luSi0n4L

[live627]

Create a folder called temp and set that writable.

[D3luSi0n4L]

Worked!

your a genius!

You know where the control panel for SimplePortal is?

Thanks,
D3luSi0n4L

[Jakob Fel]

Did you check to see if you got the compatible version of SimplePortal that corresponds with your SMF version? English:

What version of SMF do you have?
Make sure your version of SimplePortal is the version that is compatible with your version of SMF.

(Yes, I know that is really confusing, but to tell the truth, there isn't a much easier way. )

[D3luSi0n4L]

That wasn't confusing at all?? I have Simple Portal 2.3.2 & SMF 2.0RC3 both should be compatible, and it went through and said it installed but wheres the Control Panel for it?

Thanks,
D3luSi0n4L

[Kill Em All]

Do you have a custom theme? If so, did you make the manual edits to it that are required?

Manual Installation of Mods

Also make sure that any edits were actually made to any of your files.

[D3luSi0n4L]

Do i have ot make these even if i choose to have it install in other themes? Also can  i just test it out in the Default theme?

Thanks,
D3luSi0n4L

[Kill Em All]

haha, thats another option. Probably the easier option. lol.

Here at SMF, we like to do things the hardest way possible. jk

[D3luSi0n4L]

=D ok I'm worried though if the install went through correct since there is no portal on the default theme and...

"There are no modifications installed that have added any settings to this area yet."

Am I missing something?

I checked my files Default/CSS and theres no portal.css or any of that?

Thanks,
D3luSi0n4L

[D3luSi0n4L]

Maybe I should uninstall it and just follow the parse instructions? Add the edits my self and add the files in the places they tell me at the bottom?

Thanks,
D3luSi0n4L

[Kill Em All]

Maybe, check with your host to make sure mod security isn't installed and that your folders are CHMOD to 755 and your files are CHMOD to 644.

Also look here possibly:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=28393

[D3luSi0n4L]

Ehh I'm using ******ty ass 000webhost I'm gonna buy lunarpages on Friday, thanks for the help!

Sincerely,
D3luSi0n4L

[Kill Em All]

Yeah, they are known to have problems with mods.

Let us know if the switch goes well.

[D3luSi0n4L]

Will do!

Thanks for the help!
D3luSi0n4L