WordPress MU

I am trying to do a fresh install of the latest Wordpress Mu 2.6 on a domain with subdirectory option. I followed the installation direction in readme.txt step by step and created a new blank database and user/password priviledges and chmoded the right folders. I then loaded the index.php install file from the browser and filled out the database and other related information. Upon pressing the Submit button, the browser tried to load the index.php page. But I got an error saying HTTP 500 Internal Server Error, meaning the website you are visiting had a server problem which prevented the webpage from displaying.

I then checked the database and found it is empty. I also checked the server and found that wp-config.php was created . When I tried to reload the index.php install file, I got the error message saying:

No WPMU site defined on this host. If you are the owner of this site, please check Debugging WPMU for further assistance.

I had tried reinstalling several times by deleting wp-config.php file, but to no avail.

I am installing Wordpress MU 2.6 on Linux using PHP 4.3.9 and Apache 2.

Would someone please help me out? FYI, I am an experienced WordPress MU 1.3.3 user for over a year. Thanks so much!

Delete the .htaccess file as well.

Whenever I tried to reinstall, I always deleted wp-config.php. The .htaccess file however, was never created. for some reason. Any ideas???

It's probably hidden from your view.

i filed a bug at:

http://trac.mu.wordpress.org/ticket/733

Only file trac tickets when you are positive there is a problem with WPMU code. It's meant for specific code-based problems, not support.

I had the problem refered at flywitness's trac ticket.

To re-create:

1. Put wpmu files INTO ROOT. 2. Visit site, follow usual install SELECTING SUB-DIRECTORIES OPTION, not subdomains. 3. Follow link and try to log in.

I was using WPmu 2.6. It was hosted on byethost.com, a free hosting, (I don't know if that really matters).

I'll post my .htaccess as soon as I can.

"I'll post my .htaccess as soon as I can. "

Please don't.

Unless it was significantly different from the default install, it's no help to see that your htaccess is like 3847607834560 other installs.

Just confirm for me that it was a subDIR install.

mr brian:

this is not a support request. i truly believe this is a specific code-based problem.

i would like to be proved wrong. you can test it yourself by following the instructions on the ticket.

ensure you are installing into a empty directory before you start.

I just did a test install on my local server and it installed and works fine using sub-directories option - using latest trac. There is nothing wrong with subdirectories option from what I can see and we have countless people that run into 500 internet server and "No site defined" errors. They are caused by many things - all related to incorrect configuration.

Also, tons of people install WPMU into root and choose subdirectories everyday, and there hasn't been an increase of people with this problem. Again, stuff like this doesn't warrant a trac ticket.

Agreed. I could not reproduce this.

thanks for checking guys

maybe its an issue with cookies

people having issues - try clearing your cookies

i downgraded the bug but i'll leave it there anyway for reference

powers that be can delete it if they see fit

sorry mr brian. just trying to help.