(1.7.7 to 1.8.2) Update Failed: The update cannot be installed because we will be unable to copy some files. This is usually due to inconsistent file permissions. - How-to and Troubleshooting - wpForo 2.0 https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/ Discussion Board en-US Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:18:24 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: (1.7.7 to 1.8.2) Update Failed: The update cannot be installed because we will be unable to copy some files. This is usually due to inconsistent file permissions. https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44515 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:10:42 +0000 @cybernijntje,

but won't this remove all the manual changes I made to the forum?

Yes, the plugin and the date will be removed.

]]> How-to and Troubleshooting - wpForo 2.0 Alvina https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44515 RE: (1.7.7 to 1.8.2) Update Failed: The update cannot be installed because we will be unable to copy some files. This is usually due to inconsistent file permissions. https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44490 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 06:00:29 +0000 Thanks @alvina, but won't this remove all the manual changes I made to the forum?

]]> How-to and Troubleshooting - wpForo 2.0 cybernijntje https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44490 RE: (1.7.7 to 1.8.2) Update Failed: The update cannot be installed because we will be unable to copy some files. This is usually due to inconsistent file permissions. https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44463 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:51:16 +0000 Hi @cybernijntje,

The error says some files are not uploaded successful or those permissions are set incorrectly in your server file system. Maybe your disk space is full, or the server file permission settings are incorrect. So first please deactivate the wpForo, then delete it. Then delete the plugin folder in  /wp-content/plugins/ directory using Hosting cPanle > File Manager tool or some FTP Client, for example FileZilla. 

And please make sure the folder is fully deleted. Then navigate to Dashboard > Plugins admin page and activate the wpForo plugin again.

]]> How-to and Troubleshooting - wpForo 2.0 Alvina https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44463 (1.7.7 to 1.8.2) Update Failed: The update cannot be installed because we will be unable to copy some files. This is usually due to inconsistent file permissions. https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44444 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:37:37 +0000 It seems my file permissions are incorrect, even though I don't remember changing any (at least my history doesn't show anything)

What would be the safest way to get the update installed? 

Cheers,
Dennis

]]> How-to and Troubleshooting - wpForo 2.0 cybernijntje https://wpforo.com/community/how-to-and-troubleshooting-2/1-7-7-to-1-8-2-update-failed-the-update-cannot-be-installed-because-we-will-be-unable-to-copy-some-files-this-is-usually-due-to-inconsistent-file-permissions/#post-44444