Comments on: WordPress Updates via FTP on Windows XAMPP installations

By: Heiko

Heiko — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:46:22 +0000

Yes, this could be done. But nevertheless the plug checks, whether this components are available or not to allow only switching to FTP, if it makes sence to do so.
And you can switch it during tests on and off as you need it without any modification of any file (e.g. const definition you suggest).

By: DD32

DD32 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:27:15 +0000

Just a note for users, This can also be accomplished by defining 'FS_METHOD' with your chosen method of connectivity, 'direct', 'ftpext' (for those with the FTP Extension installed), 'ftpsockets' (for all other PHP installs), or 'ssh' (For those with the SSH2 PHP Extension enabled). ie. define('FS_METHOD', 'ftpext');