Problems when trying to install mods

[weissefar]

I am running SMF1.1.2 and I want to install some of the MODS available. I try to install MODS via the Admin -> Download packages. I then browse though the list of available packages, but I always get this error message, when I choose to download a MOD:

The package you are trying to download or install is either corrupt or not compatible with this version of SMF.

Am I doing something wrong?

[metallica48423]

have you tried making sure its the latest version?

http://mods.simplemachines.org

[weissefar]

Yes, I have made a "Detailed Version Check" from SMF's admin panel, and I am running latest SMF version. What can be wrong?

[Dragooon]

Make sure your package dir has been ChModed to 777.

[weissefar]

I can confirm that my package dir is CMHModed to 777. I was that already, so unfortunately that doesn't do it....

[Dragooon]

Then try to make a temp directory in package dir.

[Sarge]

Make sure that the temp dir is chmod-ed to 777 too.

[weissefar]

Which temp dir? Where is that dir located?

[Dragooon]

First make a temp dir in Package dir and then ChMod it to 777

[weissefar]

I have now created a temp dir. I have placed it here: smf/packages/tempdir

An I have CHModed the dir to 777.

If this is correct, then what do I do now?

[Sarge]

I have now created a temp dir. I have placed it here: smf/packages/tempdir

An I have CHModed the dir to 777.

If this is correct, then what do I do now?

You should chmod 777 the Packages/ directory, too.

Now try to install a mod. Make sure that the mod you're installing is for the SMF version your forum is running.

[Dragooon]

Wait you did a thing wrong did you named it "tempdir"?Or if you did rename it to "temp"

[Sarge]

Indeed. The temp dir must be named temp, not tempdir. So its path should be this:

smf/Packages/temp

[weissefar]

Wait you did a thing wrong did you named it "tempdir"?Or if you did rename it to "temp"

No wonder systems don't work, when people make such mistakes I have corrected the folder name now

[weissefar]

Now try to install a mod. Make sure that the mod you're installing is for the SMF version your forum is running.

I thought that only compatible mods were shown, when browsing mods via admin panel. Is that a wrong assumption?

[Sarge]

I believe that is a correct assumption when browsing (like you are), but not when uploading.

OK, go ahead: browse for a mod that you like and try to install. Do you get any errors?

[weissefar]

I have now done as instructed and I then try to install a mod. I do as I explained in my first post, and I try to install this mod:

97. RSS Feed Icon for boards [ Download ]
Package Type:  Modification
Version:  1.1
Author:  vbgamer45
Location of file:  http://mods.simplemachines.org/downloads/376/feed.zip
Description:  Adds a feed icon on the board index for each forum.

But the error is still there.....!?! Any suggestions...?

[Sarge]

Download the mod and try the upload option. Does it work?

[Sarge]

The following fix works if ALL of these are correct (in other words, check about these first):

1) you can browse mod servers from within your forum;
2) you can install mods by downloading them and using the upload option;
and:
3) a directory named temp exists inside the Packages directory and both are chmod-ed to 777.



Fix for Package Manager:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=158979.msg1020561#msg1020561

If you don't have access to phpMyAdmin or are afraid to use it, use this alternative fix:

1. Go to Admin > Packages.
2. Click on the Download Packages tab.
3. Delete the Simple Machines server (its URL is not valid anymore, that's why):



4. Add the server again - with the same name, but with the current URL:

[weissefar]

Problem solved - it is working!

But I guess there must be many SMF users out there, who will experience this problem!!!

Thanks for your help