If the error is similar to:
[Tue Jun 28 18:21:48 2011] [error] [client ::1] Options FollowSymLinks or SymLinksIfOwnerMatch is off which implies that RewriteRule directive is forbidden:
Then add “Options +FollowSymLinks” to your .htaccess file at start of the file:
Options +FollowSymLinks
# BEGIN WordPress
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index.php$ – [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
</IfModule>
# END WordPress
Now the 403 should be no more.
]]>The permissions on the database were changed and wordpress installed OK now.
I am a bit concerned about the remaining installation files on the root of the domain name as it appears they may be run by someone else. What is best to do with these files ?
]]>I am a bit concerned about the remaining installation files on the root of the domain name as it appears they may be run by someone else.
“run by someone else”?
I don’t follow.
]]>Is it safe to leave it like that ?
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