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www.markdakers.com
1.5.8
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Database client version: libmysql - mysqlnd 7.4.30
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PHP version: 7.4.30


Hi; I have real problems installing templates.

I have a clean installation of 1.5.8 and am hosted by Hostgator.
Softaculous installs Zen Cart which appears fine, admin works and I can swap between templates via the admin board.

I have read various tutorials on how to install templates but neither method works.

Method 1: Put the bootstrap Zip file in root directory and unzip

Using the File Manager in Cpanel I extract the zip file but instead of unpacking it into the ZC folder it creates a sub folder MAC_OS (I use a MacBook) and puts the files there. I have not made any alterations to the zip file.

Method 2

This method suggests using file manager to upload the unzipped files include and admin. This does not work because the includes folder won't upload. I get an angry message saying it won't upload because includes is a folder. It uploads the zcadmin folder though. Both includes and zcadmin are set to the same permissions, 0755.



I have tried manually uploading all the files and subfolders but after several hours of that I have clearly made a mistake.



I know that Zen Cart is a challenge; I used it successfully many moons ago and am in the process of relearning.

Mark