Fixing file ownership option solved my problem for not being able to delete or upload files. Only wasted a hour of trash talking the ftp & browser page for not doing what it was told :b
So if you have problems being not able to delete or upload fixing ownership in control panel at the bottom worked for me.
You can also try the following for your joomla problem.
In Joomla Admin.
Site > Global Configuration > Click server Tab >
Next to "File Creation" select CHMOD new files 0644
Next to "Directory Creation" select CHMOD new directoris 0755
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I had same problem you had at first install (downloaded from joomla site & uploaded myself) Then i used the autoinstaller from the webhost control panel that helped more work than manually installing.
Maybe something will help you.
Just a note: auto installer of joomla here is v1.0.15 which is what i wanted to install. In case you were having problems with joomla v1.5.3
Last edited by WebKnight : 06-26-2008 at 06:33 AM.