Hi,
I tried resetting the directory permissions. Didn’t work.
I tried deleting the upgrade folder. Didn’t work.
I tried fixing the php function mkdir(). Didn;t work.
I asked my host about PHP settings or file ownership. No go.
THEN, my host learned that the WP updater has a conflict with CPanel FTP settings. Thru CPanel he was using PureFTP and changed it to ProFTP.
IT WORKED!
I appreciate everyone’s posts searching for answers. Thanks JON
