Protecting Root Admin

same plugins, some slight differences in template files though. however, we had these issues before any modifications were made to template files. All held on the same server.

The only real way to test whether the theme is the cause of the problem is to try switching to the Twenty Ten theme temporarily. If that cures the issues, then you know it’s definitely theme-related.

OK Esmi,

We’ve taken the theme that is currently used on our LIVE WP site, downloaded it then installed that theme into the WP Test site (running on the same server) and this works fine with plugins enabled – all uploads work uninterrupted.

Seems really weird? I rmeember reading on the internet somewhere that some files can become corrupt (not sure which) meaning a reinstall is required. I’m not sure how easy that is to do though when the sit’s full of blog information.

Do you think that would work/solve the issue? I can’t replicate the upload http error on my test site blog.

Try re-uploading all files & folders – except the wp-content folder – from a fresh download of WordPress. Since your site’s content is in your database, that will not be affected.

May give that a go Esmi. The thing we’re worried about is breaking all the links to the articles on our site. For instance, if we had to do a full reinstall – would the original links (help on 3rd party sites) to our articles then become broken?

So, there’s no risk of it braking if we re-upload all the files EXCEPT the wp-content folder? Last thing we want is to stop the site from working or those links to our articles becoming lost. ??

or instance, if we had to do a full reinstall – would the original links (help on 3rd party sites) to our articles then become broken?

A full re-install would mean using a fresh database (or emptying your current database) – which would mean that all of your current content would disappear.

Re-uploading the WP files, on the other hand, won’t adversely affect any of your content or your permalinks.

esmi – we have a full SQL backup of the db content, but I imagine even restoring using that after a full reinstall would mean those links are broken?

I tried the upload as you mentioned, and that didn’t work. But after about 3 hours of testing, it looks as though the issue causing the upload problems is down to conflicting plugins. Some plugins work by themselves, but when used along with certain other plugins, the upload errors occur.

It was a matter of trail and error really, to find the plugins that worked and those that caused a conflict. Or at least that’s what I think! ??

Some plugins work by themselves, but when used along with certain other plugins, the upload errors occur.

That does occur sometimes. And yes, it’s down to trial and error. Sometimes contacting the individual plugin developers helps. If the plugins are still being actively maintained, the developers may be interested in reducing these kinds of conflicts.

Im pretty sure the root admin can be deleted b/c I did it to see if it worked and it did. I use the capabilities manager and to try and control this but it has some shortfalls. But another admin account even with less privileges can delete the main admin account. Ive done it. Im in the same situation as the thread starter…