Could not create directory.

[mazzo]

hio alll
while updating new plugins i get this error

An error occurred while updating Contact Form 7: Could not create directory. /home/admin/public_html/wp-content/upgrade/contact-form-7.tmp/contact-form-7.

i do this

added this:

define('WP_TEMP_DIR', ABSPATH . 'wp-content/upgrade/');

to wp-config

but it says

The package could not be installed. PCLZIP_ERR_MISSING_FILE (-4) : Missing archive file

---------- Post added 1st Aug 2012 at 03:37 PM ---------- Previous post was 31st Jul 2012 at 04:23 PM ----------

plz any help ?

mazzo Reviewed by mazzo on 1st Aug 2012. Could not create directory. hio alll while updating new plugins i get this error An error occurred while updating Contact Form 7: Could not create directory. /home/admin/public_html/wp-content/upgrade/contact-form-7.tmp/contact-form-7. i do this ---------- Post added 1st Aug 2012 at 03:37 PM ---------- Previous post was 31st Jul 2012 at 04:23 PM ---------- plz any help ? Rating: 5

[t3od0r]

make writable the folder
/home/admin/public_html/wp-content/upgrade/

[mazzo]

make writable the folder
/home/admin/public_html/wp-content/upgrade/

still the same !

[anahosting]

Try deactivating the plugin then try upgrading. Don't know why, but this has worked for me when upgrading various plugins. I always figure it's worth a shot.

Here's a link to the plugin support:
http://contactform7.com/support/

[mazzo]

ok , but what if a new update release for wordpress
it think, i will get the same error !
plz help me

[anahosting]

Not sure what you mean Mazzo. Were you able to update the plugin?

[mazzo]

i have deleted it , then download the newer bu ftp !
but i'm afraid this will happen when a new update come for wordpress !
as i have faced the same problem with another plugin and do the same to get rid of this problem !
pzl help me

[anahosting]

If I were having a consistent problem with plugins, I'd make a subdomain, backup and install the site on the sub, and troubleshoot from there. Sounds like it could be an issue with your wp installation. A fresh install might lend a clue.

[mazzo]

and after doing this ?

[anahosting]

Upload your plugins and see if you have the same issues on the new installation. If you don't then you know there's something wrong with the original install.

There's probably other ways to get to the root of your problem. This is just what I would do.