System Setup HTTP 406 Error

[luckeebat]

Same problem here, just keep getting the same message-very frustrating!!! please help, thanks

[topcat24]

I too am getting this error at the system setup stage error 406 An appropriate representation of the requested resource /testsite/zc_install/index.php could not be found on this server.

I have tried renaming the .htaccess file but to no luck and also reinstalling the zc_install folder

I can pm across the true path that is failing. Thanks for any help. The fileset is 1.3.7 for a fresh install

[DrByte]

Is this happening on a test computer, or on a live webserver?
Who's the host?
Can you share a URL to the zc_install folder?

[topcat24]

Is this happening on a test computer, or on a live webserver?
Who's the host?
Can you share a URL to the zc_install folder?

I have sent you a pm with all the details hopefully you may come up with answers. It is a live webserver

[DrByte]

Your server's mod_security or related configuration is blocking the passing of "http://..." in the browser URL.

This is a known problem affecting a small percentage of hosts, and a workaround is being developed for v1.4.0.
In the meantime, the best solution is to ensure that your zc_install/.htaccess file contains the directives to disable mod_security.

The default contents are:

# The following disables mod_security in apache, which may be necessary during installation
# This file should only be used INSIDE the zc_install folder. Using the following directive elsewhere can
# cause security problems on your site. Talk to your webhost if you are concerned about its effects.

<IfModule mod_security.c>
    SecFilterEngine Off
    SecFilterScanPOST Off
</IfModule>

## If for some reason the above doesn't produce the desired results, simply remove the # from the 
## following lines:
#SecFilterEngine off
#SecFilterScanPOST Off

You could try changing it to just read this:

SecFilterEngine off
SecFilterScanPOST Off

Granted, if your host doesn't want you to override it, then using this method will cause a 500 error.

[topcat24]

I tried the change to the .htaccess but I got the 500 error so I guess I will have to wait for the fix or change host

[DrByte]

... or ask your host for a way to disable mod_security for 5 minutes ...