Error Saving Media Attachment
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Hi there,
I’m unable to upload images to the media library. I’m getting an error message “error saving media attachment”. I know the image type and size are not the issue because I’ve tried several of them and nothing is working and I’ve been using the same file types and similar sizes over the past 5 months and it has always worked.
Could someone please tell me what the issue might be and how I can go about fixing it so that I can resume uploading.
Thank you!
NissrineThe blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Are you creating your post here https://wordpress.com/post/ ?
If so then try creating it at > Dashboard > Posts > Add New
http://harmonyalacarte.com/wp-admin/post-new.php instead and see if you have the same issue. -
Hi Timethief, thanks for the response.
I am creating it in the dashboard as I always do. But it’s not the post that’s the problem, it’s the media library. I can’t upload to it. I’m going to Dashboard > Media > Add New > Browse > Upload…as I always have. It has always worked but now it’s giving the error message.
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Thanks. Note that I previously tagged this thread for a Staff follow-up. Please subscribe to the thread so you are notified when they respond and please be patient while waiting.
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You’re welcome. I’m seeing other threads like this one and I’m currently searching for them all and tagging them for Staff with “image upload issues”.
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1. If you are not running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/ which are the ones WordPress.com supports please try upgrading or switching first.
2. If you are using an IE browser in compatibility mode please disable that mode. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1196-internet-explorer-compatibility-view-turn-off.html
3. If you are running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/
(a) Try clearing your browser’s cache http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050
If applicable see here for instructions on how to clear the cache for Chrome and Safari on the iPad:
http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/safari-ipad-clear-cache.htm
http://browsers.about.com/od/howtousemobilebrowser1/ss/How-To-Clear-Browsing-Data-In-Chrome-For-Ipad_6.htm(b) Make sure that you have both third-party cookies enabled and JavaScript enabled
http://en.support.wordpress.com/third-party-cookies/
http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654(c) Disable all browser extensions or add-ons temporarily.
(d) Try enabling HTTPS: http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/
Add both *.wordpress.com and *.wp.com to your list of trusted sites under the Security tab. Make sure to uncheck the box for “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.” http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/#frequently-asked-questions
4. You can use this link to see if your flash is up to date. http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ If it’s not then go to http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ and download and install the latest version of flash.
5. Try using another browser.
6. If you are not successful let us know:
(a) Exactly what kind of device you are using to connect to the internet and to WordPress.com.
(b) Exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://www.whatbrowser.org/
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Hi Nissrine,
Can you please let us know what browser (including the version number) you’re using? If you’re not sure, you can check here: http://supportdetails.com/
We’ve had some reports of issues using Internet Explorer version 9. If you’re using that browser, please take a look at this forum thread for more details:
https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/image-upload-issues-1?replies=1
If you’re using a different browser, please start by making sure you’re using the latest version of the browser: http://browsehappy.com/
You can also go through the troubleshooting steps timethief mentioned, which will help rule out other issues that might be interfering with the upload process. Please let me know if you have any questions about that. :)
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Hi. I am at my wits end and would be so very, very appreciative if someone could please help me.
I am unable to upload video. I am late releasing a class because I have been trying to troubleshoot this since last night. This is not great for business. :)
I am copying and pasting the above so that I can answer as fully as possible any questions I might need to answer.
1. I am running Chrome 36.0.1985.143
2. Not running IE. I don’t even bother opening IE.
3. If you are running one of the browsers and versions listed at http://browsehappy.com/
(a) Try clearing your browser’s cache http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=32050
Did this – multiple times.
(b) Make sure that you have both third-party cookies enabled and JavaScript enabled
http://en.support.wordpress.com/third-party-cookies/
http://www.google.com/adsense/support/bin/answer.py?answer=12654Checked – all good.
(c) Disable all browser extensions or add-ons temporarily.
Done.
(d) Try enabling HTTPS: http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/
Add both *.wordpress.com and *.wp.com to your list of trusted sites under the Security tab. Make sure to uncheck the box for “Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone.” http://en.support.wordpress.com/https/#frequently-asked-questions
Did this.
4. You can use this link to see if your flash is up to date. http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ If it’s not then go to http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ and download and install the latest version of flash.
It is up to date.
5. Try using another browser.Tried Firefox – same result.
6. If you are not successful let us know:
(a) Exactly what kind of device you are using to connect to the internet and to WordPress.com.Windows 8.1 laptop. Using a DSL Modem with Netgear router.
(b) Exactly which browser (and version of it) you’re using by checking here if necessary http://www.whatbrowser.org/
See above.
(c) Exactly what you experience including what any error reports you receive state.
I have a screen shot if you need it, but right now after about 15-20 minutes I’m receiving a “HTTP Error” in red.
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Jordan is working on this as of about 8 hours ago today, 8/26. However, I just uploaded a 10 minute video and it worked.
So then I tried to upload one of the longer vids and it just got hung up and after about 10 minutes an error appeared saying I lost connection.
My Internet connection is not hiccupping at all. We have a really strong, stable connection so I’m not sure what is happening.
I have no way of updating Jordan on this though.
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