Another problem installing
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Topic: Another problem installing
Posted By: DisgruntledUser
Subject: Another problem installing
Date Posted: 06 June 2005 at 3:57pm
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I've read all the threads that are related to the 'read only' problem, but i can safely say this is not the issue im having...
I have entry level redstation hosting, which comes with database support. I have many databases running (readable and writable) but when i try to add web wiz its trying to tell me that there is a permissions issue?!? Please explain how i can have databases that work fine, and wwforum not working fine?!? (and the file is not read only) the exact error: Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e09' Cannot update. Database or object is read-only. /forum/login_user.asp, line 171 The only thing i can think of is the method that you use to update the db. If this is an issue, can you please explain, why this would make a difference? IF i have to contact redstation can you please advise EXACTLY what it is i need them to set on the directory/file permissions. |
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Posted By: sfd19
Date Posted: 06 June 2005 at 5:39pm
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Does your host require to put databases into a special folder are are you free to chose any folder you like? It is probably either a permissions or a locktype problem. For setting the proper permissions you can refer to this: http://www.webwiz.net/asp/faq/server_permissions.asp ------------- Politics, economy & social issues: http://www.studentsfordemocracy.net - StudentsforDemocracy.net |
Posted By: DisgruntledUser
Date Posted: 06 June 2005 at 6:25pm
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databases reside with ../databases relative to root
permissions are handled by host
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Posted By: dj air
Date Posted: 06 June 2005 at 7:14pm
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ok you may need to use a physical path ie D:\domain\database\wwf_forum.mdb note thats a fonction/example. you will have to ask your host for the physical path. if the path is then correct and within that folder it shoud be ok, if not try a re upload. as it may have become corrupt during the ftping |
Posted By: DisgruntledUser
Date Posted: 06 June 2005 at 7:17pm
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I have searched these forums as per your request and followed almost all the examples/suggestions laid out.
I have tried the physical path idea... no joy. In trying all the different ways I have re uploaded the file numerous times... |
Posted By: Phat
Date Posted: 06 June 2005 at 9:27pm
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The mdb file is not set to read only is it.... ------------- http://buildit.sitesell.com/sitebuildithome.html - Get a website that sells |
Posted By: dpyers
Date Posted: 06 June 2005 at 10:11pm
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Might be something here
http://www.aspfaq.com/search.asp?q=80040e09&x=5&y=10 - http://www.aspfaq.com/search.asp?q=80040e09&x=5&y=10 ------------- 
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Posted By: xeerex
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 9:00am
This error means that your database does not have WRITE permissions for the IUSR_machine name account in IIS (Internet Information Services). If you are placing it in a directory which your host has specified WRITE permissions (ie a database folder), then for some reason the uploaded file is not inheriting permissions.
This is not an issue.
They need to set WRITE permissions for the IUSR_machinename account to the directory where you are placing your database. They also may need to "reset permissions on all child objects..." in the Advanced tab of the permissions dialog box. ------------- http://webspacegeeks.com - Need Hosting, Domains, Dedicated Servers? http://www.smartergeek.com - web design | pc support | training | podcasts | video production |
wrote:Posted By: DisgruntledUser
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 9:56am
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Thats lovely...
OR I could go to one of your competitors...  |
Posted By: xeerex
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 11:31am
We are trying to help, and I daresay you will find more help here than most other communities. I have instructed you on what you need to relay to your host. As a matter of fact, if you want me to setup your forum, then I will be glad to do that if you allow me FTP access and contact with your host or their support system. There are thousands of WWG forums running just fine. I can set one up in about 10 mins (excluding upload time) with just about any host that runs IIS (Windows). If you feel that you must use another forum, then unfortunately that may be the case. ------------- http://webspacegeeks.com - Need Hosting, Domains, Dedicated Servers? http://www.smartergeek.com - web design | pc support | training | podcasts | video production |
Posted By: dpyers
Date Posted: 07 June 2005 at 1:04pm
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Well, thousands of successful wwf implementations would indicate the problem is at your end, not within wwf.
This is almost always a permissions issue. Be sure that the MDB file is in a folder where IUSR_<machineName> and IWAM_<machineName> have read/write access (because the anonymous user needs to create an .LDB file when modifying the database).
If you are using Windows Authentication, make sure all authenticated users belong to a group that has read/write permissions on the folder where the database exists, and if you can't use a group, step through each user and check that they have sufficient privileges.
Also be sure that the MDB file itself isn't marked as read-only, You may also see this error if the MDB file has been corrupted during upload. Delete any existing .LDB files and re-upload.
Asp files that access the .MDB may also have been corrupted during upload resulting in malformed sql statements which could cause such an error to occur. -------------
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