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MichaelH, Thanks for the help. None of the above worked. I tried it all twice to make sure. Ran my antivirus scan to make sure I didn’t pick up anything too.

Is there anything else I can try?

Thanks.

Thanks Spencer. I’d be upgrading from 2.0.4 to 2.0.5. I haven’t messed with the wp-content folder, but I have changed some code in the CSS, and have added plugins. I use the Misty Look Theme, to which I’ve done a lot of customization. I wouldn’t want to lose that.
Karen

The problem was the Visual Spell Check Plug-in. I isolated it by deactivating each plugin, one at a time to find out which plug-in caused the problem.

WooHoo–and Duh

KatGirl, I printed out all your posts and went through each step again. WooHoo!!! I got the sidebar widget working!!!
And Duh on me, because I did check to see if there was a double widget folder, but didn’t think that one widget folder being a subfolder of the first counted as a duplicate. Anyway, got rid of one of the folders–and Voila!!!

It’s amazing what a nite’s sleep does to get the ol’ brain working again.

Many, many, many thanks!!!

P.S. There is often a single file page php with each plugin that stands outside the folder for that plugin. I’ve assumed that should go in the content/plugin folder as well. Does it need to go into the specific folder for that plugin or just at the bottom of the contents/plugin folder?

Sorry, I nodded off immediately after my last post. I’m an early riser, which also makes me early to bed.

Yes, I use Firefox.

I also tried installing another plugin, AdminDropMenues 2.o, to see if I could get something else working. No go there either.

Before I closed out last night, I put everything back the way it was to get a fresh start this morning.

Hmm. serious deja vu here. Anyway, thanks for the supportive words. They do help.

Hi KatGirl. First, thank you so much for your time and effort. It’s much appreciated.

I tried putting in your code and still nothing.

Yes, I the sidebar page is there and I can see the sidebar and the widgets. I just can’t drag and drop the widgets.

I’m so tired now, I’m cross-eyed. So, if you’re able to untangle the mystery, I’ll try again first thing in the morning.

Nominating you for sainthood.
Karen

I also tried cutting and pasting your code into my functions php. I’m still not able to drag and drop widgets into the sidebar. But then why would that work when I don’t have the sidebar php working yet. Sigh. A desperate act by a tired woman.

KatGirl, I got as far as getting everything where it should be. But I’m confused on your directions:

***6) Insert this code into the sidebar where you want the widgets to work – NOT APPEAR. Notice the difference in wording?

Where am I supposed to be looking to see the difference in wording. Insert what code into sidebar? The below? I did that. If you’re referring to something else, I don’t understand. I also don’t understand “NOT APPEAR” Am I supposed to put that somewhere?

***<?php if ( function_exists(‘dynamic_sidebar’) && dynamic_sidebar() ) : else : ?>
<?php endif; ?> “

Is this supposed to be cut and pasted where it says:

<?php /* if the Sidebar Widgets plugin is enabled */ if ( function_exists(‘dynamic_sidebar’) && dynamic_sidebar(1) ) : else : ?>

Obviously, I don’t know my arse from my elbow here.
Thanks for your help and patience.

Wow, KatGirl. A big thanks! Off to follow your directions.

It was a server problem, which is now fixed.

I cut and paste the key into the field, and it worked. I was thinking I then needed to hit the update button, but you don’t. If the key shows in the field, that’s all you need.

I fixed the problem on my site by changing the theme. Don’t know why that would correct the problem, but it has.

Must be something in the air today… I, too, am trying to widgetize. I’m using a widget-ready theme according to WP list–Blue Memories. https://www.karenshanley.com/blog

I downloaded and dragged and dropped widget folder into contents/plugins folder. Activated sidebar widgets on dashboard and nothing–.

Any other thoughts?

Thanks, I read through the thread provided above and tried that approach–setting up a blog directly through WordPress and getting the key that way. I did get a key, but it’s not working on the wordpress blog I have through bluehost.

I’ve emailed WordPress for help. I’ll let you know how it gets resolved.

thanks!