Uploading a file to forums - error

[Precision]

I just changed the specifications on uploading files. I set it the file limit to 100MB (highest file i have is 60 MB). When i try to upload the file, it gets to 100% then gives me an error that says "There was a problem uploading your file." I also added the extension .exe, so I shouldn't have a problem. I don't understand whats wrong? I even tried it with a 10MB file, still experiencing the same error. However, the 3MB file worked.

 

[Paul B]

Uploading large files requires changes to made in various places in php and/or sql.

The Troubleshooting section of the FAQ covers that: http://xenforo.com/community/threads/frequently-asked-questions.5183/#post-282417

Having said that, forums aren't really designed for uploading 60MB files.

 

[Precision]

Okay thanks i'll take a look at it. I just wanted to put a couple files up, as I'm waiting for the Downloads mod to come out soon. Thanks brogan

 

[Precision]

Dumb question , whats the file path for php.ini?​

 

[Jake Bunce]

Dumb question , whats the file path for php.ini?​

Visit:

admin.php?tools/phpinfo

That will give you the location of the file. For example:

 

[Precision]

My php.ini path says this:

Configuration File (php.ini) Path= " /etc "

However, when i go to the 'etc' folder, there is no php.ini file in there, even if i show hidden files?

I have a file named 'ftpquota' and a 'worldofdiscussions' folder, and thats all.

 

[Jake Bunce]

You don't see a "Loaded Configuration File" on the phpinfo page?

 

[Precision]

Says:

Loaded Configuration File: ' /etc/php.ini '

its not there though

 

[Jake Bunce]

Maybe you are looking in the wrong location. Are you logged in as root?

 

[Precision]

i'm sorry, what do you mean by logged in as root?

 

[Jake Bunce]

You can only access /etc as root. If you are on a dedicated or VPS server then you should have root access. For other types of servers like shared servers you don't get that level of access and cannot edit the PHP configuration.

 

[Precision]

oh, my plan is considered a "shared plan" but i did purchase a Dedicated IP, if that matter at all?

 

[Jake Bunce]

You can't access the php.ini file on a shared server.

You can try changing your PHP settings by editing the library/config.php file in XF. You can use code like this:

ini_set('name_of_setting', 'value');

This works sometimes. But some hosts don't allow this.