I really need official help

[GhOsTxX]

Ok please someones help me out. Evertime i try and add an avatar, i always get the same message: fialure due to writing issues. What the heck does this mean? And to top that off, it only happens when im signed in as an Administrator. When i go on my member account it allows me to upload or link off to an avatar. This is really strange and i dont know what the prob is. Can someone please help?

[Lynne]

It would be nice to see the exact error. Also, do you get any sort of database error along with it? If you turn off your plugins/modifications, does it work then? How about if you create a default vbulletin style and browse the site using that style, can you upload then?

[GhOsTxX]

This is the actuall error message:

vBulletin Message
Upload failed due to failure writing temporary file.

i dont understand this. Even when i put default styles it still wont let me. But its just the admin usergroup! the members and other groups can all upload thier avatars

[Lynne]

Probably the best place to get help for an error like that is over at vbulletin.com They seem to be experts at these type of issues.

[GhOsTxX]

ok thanks for the info

[Boofo]

Did you chmod the avatar directory so it could write to it?

[GhOsTxX]

yes, i have chmod like 5 times 777. I have done this already multiple times and still nothing works

[Opserty]

It seems more of a PHP problem then one related to vBulletin. You could make a support ticket over at vBulletin.com or post in there forums.

[Marco van Herwaarden]

If your server is using safe mode, then ensure that you have write access to the Safe Mode Temp. directory.

[Lynne]

You guys are suggesting php settings and folder permissions, but if those were not set correctly, wouldn't that affect *all* users, not just the ones in the Administrator usergroup?

GhOsTxX, I'd be interested to hear the solution when you figure this one out.

[Opserty]

You guys are suggesting php settings and folder permissions, but if those were not set correctly, wouldn't that affect *all* users, not just the ones in the Administrator usergroup?
Ah yes missed that bit. :p

[Boofo]

yes, Lynne, that is correct. But sometimes a stab in the dark can lead to the right answer. ;)

[GhOsTxX]

Well, it seems that i whent over a few things and it wasnt just for one group, its ALL users. No one can upload from thier CP or from linking offsite. Also, i was told from a firend that i had to do something with safe mode, but i dont know where this is. also, where is the safe mod temp folder?

[Marco van Herwaarden]

That information should be in your PHP Info. Otherwise ask your host.