“Item not updated” when try to change category properties
You are attempting to update your category’s name to one that already exists. Duplicates are not allowed – either of other categories or of tags.
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Why my plugins are updating automatically?
That might be a problem coming from your settings when you created your WordPress website. Are you using a cPanel and an application that automatically takes care of the WordPress installation for you? For example, I use ‘Quickinstall’ (you might be using the same application, or Fantastico or something in that sense). There’s an option … Read more
Is database deleted on clicking “reinstall” button in WordPress updates?
No. it does not . And your post will not be deleted Updates from the wordpress interface regard only the core FILES. not the DB. However, sometimes, between versions, a db upgrade can be made which is mainly reordering or fixing DB. Not deleting entries. It is at any rate recommended to do a db … Read more
How to update theme from localhost to online site
This depends on your set up. You essentially have two things to move, the Files (images, css, js, php) and the Database. Moving the theme files is easier, I tend to zip all the theme files on localhost (wp-content > themes > your theme) then install it on the live site under themes > upload … Read more
Site Crashes When Updating to WordPress (Version 3.6)
Probably the update wasn’t complete and some files are missing. If you have FTP access, follow these steps. Download you wp-config.php and save it somewhere. In the wp folder on server delete everything but the wp-content folder Have a DB backup, if you can Download from wordpress.org the zip of wordpress and extract it At … Read more
Error checking when future updates are automatic
how do I stop the auto updates for sites which I know …etc Following code at least should prevent auto updating:(add in wp-config.php) define( ‘AUTOMATIC_UPDATER_DISABLED’, true ); Here you find an (imho) handy explanation about the how to handle in which cases: Chip Bennets “readers digest” Another nice informative page is following: The definitive guide … Read more
WordPress updates
Simply put it doesn’t know. WordPress core periodically submits all the plugin data to api.wordpress.org (see wp_update_plugins()) which responds with updates available. Note that plugins are downloaded as archives, SVN doesn’t participate in the process directly and is only used as back-end storage mechanism. So “knowing” that plugin doesn’t belong is essentially when API cannot … Read more
After adding mo localization files to WP 3.8.1 install backend shows new update to 3.8.1
I’ve run into this lately. I saw that update to French version after I had just added fr_FR in the wp_lang variable of wp-config.pho. No need to go get the files, just click update 🙂
Updating WP 3.9.5 without destroying my website
I don’t think anyone can give you a guarantee that you will have no problems, however typically WordPress handles the upgrade process very well. You are only a couple of versions behind so I wouldn’t anticipate any major problems. You should consider: Back up all the files and database before proceeding. If you don’t know … Read more
Child Themes and Updating Parent Theme
They are referring to the source PHP, JavaScript, and CSS and really any other files contained within the parent theme’s directory. If you have not modified the files within the parent theme, you shouldn’t have much to worry about. Your posts, pages, and other content should not be deleted from updating a theme. It is … Read more