Clean install of 5.3.1.1 results in blank screen
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I made a clean install of 5.3.1.1 (at least in theory, there were older Concrete5 files in the same location, but never installed)
All requirements were marked green at the installation page, but after entering my details, the installation was redirected to just a blank page.
A look in the "config" directory showed that "site.php" had been created but was empty (the themes path file have been created as before. This file seems to be missing the closing "?>", but that's a different topic)
I copied the site.php that I had from a 5.2.1 I have on a similar setup. This made me continue with the login (after a password reset). Now, however, it also turned out that the database is completely empty. All the tables are in place, but there seems to be no data (e.g. there are no default pages installed)
Actually, I don't think I need the default pages, so as it seems right now, then I'm able to continue with the setup of this site, but I just wanted to report it here in case it's a bug that should be investigated or someone else have a similar problem. I have attached a copy of the phpinfo() from the server.
/Georg
All requirements were marked green at the installation page, but after entering my details, the installation was redirected to just a blank page.
A look in the "config" directory showed that "site.php" had been created but was empty (the themes path file have been created as before. This file seems to be missing the closing "?>", but that's a different topic)
I copied the site.php that I had from a 5.2.1 I have on a similar setup. This made me continue with the login (after a password reset). Now, however, it also turned out that the database is completely empty. All the tables are in place, but there seems to be no data (e.g. there are no default pages installed)
Actually, I don't think I need the default pages, so as it seems right now, then I'm able to continue with the setup of this site, but I just wanted to report it here in case it's a bug that should be investigated or someone else have a similar problem. I have attached a copy of the phpinfo() from the server.
/Georg
Sorry, I was a little quick to jump to conclusions there. There are indeed records in the database, e.g. for the dashboard (I made the installation twice and I think I did check the database after the first install and found it empty, but I have no records of that saved, so I could be wrong)
Still, the site map is empty and I need to create all pages from scratch. Maybe this is by design, but in e.g. 5.2.1 there were a number of default pages after installation, so I kind of missed them.
The empty site.php is presumably the biggest issue here, even though I could reuse an old one.
Still, the site map is empty and I need to create all pages from scratch. Maybe this is by design, but in e.g. 5.2.1 there were a number of default pages after installation, so I kind of missed them.
The empty site.php is presumably the biggest issue here, even though I could reuse an old one.
You didn't say you could actually reach the dashboard, as I assume you can as you can see the sitemap. Isn't the "home" page there?
There should be default pages. You might want to retry the installation on a completely clean install. If it would only be just to compare the results.
You could reuse the site.php file. I don't think it has changed much over time.
There should be default pages. You might want to retry the installation on a completely clean install. If it would only be just to compare the results.
You could reuse the site.php file. I don't think it has changed much over time.
I can reach the dashboard, but the sitemap consists only of "home" and that page has no content. It's not possible to expand "home".
The installation had also reverted to the default name "Concrete 5" instead of the name I entered in the installation.
Anyway, I'll try installing again and make sure all files are deleted first
(Adding a screenshot)
The installation had also reverted to the default name "Concrete 5" instead of the name I entered in the installation.
Anyway, I'll try installing again and make sure all files are deleted first
(Adding a screenshot)
Sorry to say that the result is the same also after the absolutely clean install.
Alright so you can see home but no subpages. When all subpages are gone home still remains a folder icon even when it's not.
Can you add pages?
Does the rest work?
What exactly doesn't work?
Did the blank screen return?
Is the site.php now filled?
you might want to file bugs in the bug tracker, link on the bottom side of the page under hot spots...
Can you add pages?
Does the rest work?
What exactly doesn't work?
Did the blank screen return?
Is the site.php now filled?
you might want to file bugs in the bug tracker, link on the bottom side of the page under hot spots...
I'll have a look at the bug tracker and provide some more details there.
For now, after I've replaced site.php then it seems everything is working, I just have to create everything from scratch. I've tried to apply a new theme, change defaults on some of the pages, upload files, add and copy from scrapbook and edit/save content so I think I can use it from here.
One detail that's not working is the message on the dashboard that says I've downloaded 5.3.1.1, but not installed it. When I click that message, then I'm just taken to an empty page, but I can live with that.
For now, after I've replaced site.php then it seems everything is working, I just have to create everything from scratch. I've tried to apply a new theme, change defaults on some of the pages, upload files, add and copy from scrapbook and edit/save content so I think I can use it from here.
One detail that's not working is the message on the dashboard that says I've downloaded 5.3.1.1, but not installed it. When I click that message, then I'm just taken to an empty page, but I can live with that.
Alright.. I had that link once, but no blank page.
My best guess: There is still something wrong with your installation!
My best guess: There is still something wrong with your installation!
I had the same issue of a blank page after trying to run the install. In my case it turned out to be caused by php timing out before the installation was completed. Which was caused by a highly fragmented hard drive. After defragging the install ran smooth.
Hi. I'm also having this issue and am wondering if there's a resolution. The installation page works fine and all of the check marks are green. After I submit the installation, it only shows blank pages. The database has been populated but the config/site.php file is empty.
Since I'm assuming this doesn't happen to everyone, I'm guessing it's just something with my setup. I'm running it on Ubuntu 9.04 with PHP 5.
Any help would be appreciated as I'd like to get into doing some block coding and need a development environment.
Thanks.
Since I'm assuming this doesn't happen to everyone, I'm guessing it's just something with my setup. I'm running it on Ubuntu 9.04 with PHP 5.
Any help would be appreciated as I'd like to get into doing some block coding and need a development environment.
Thanks.
There is a little bit more discussion and some workarounds suggested in the bug filed for this issue. You can check it out at:http://www.concrete5.org/community/bugs/clean_install_of_5_3_1_1_re...
You are saying that the 'pages' table is completelty empty? Well there is your problem. Even the Dashboard (Administration Panel) is recorded, found and then included by this table.
If it's empty it can't find pages and then it shows nothing..