[Forum] n00b here - error on 4.1.2 install

[Pidgeo]

First time owner/installer here so forgive me for what is probably an easy fix. On install attempt I keep getting this...

Unexpected Text:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?>
<upgrade>
<message replace="0">Connection successful</message>
<status>Status: Installing, Step 2 of 7</status>
<longversion>install</longversion>
<version>install</version>
<nextstep>2</nextstep>
<upgradenotice><![CDATA[<strong>Installing</strong>]]></upgradenotice>
</upgrad
I think the unexpected text is "" but struggling to find what file it is in. Any suggestions/fixes welcome

[Trevor Hannant]

Can you try re-downloading the ZIP file from the Members Area and re-upload all files (except install/install.php and includes/config.php.new) making sure you overwrite all files currently on your server.

Does this resolve the problem?

[Marco Mamdouh]

It's looks like an encoding problem, These symbols are BOM of UTF-8 (Byte Order Mark) So I think you have edited your config file and saved it UTF-8 with the BOM which is incorrect so please try to edit the default config.php file and don't save it in UTF-8 with the BOM but save it in ANSI or in UTF-8 WITHOUT BOM to solve this issue.

[Pidgeo]

Thanks guys for the suggestions!

I went with the second one as it was quicker and easier hehe and it worked. As an FYI I had to remove the BOM and also ensure no spaces or additional lines in the code i.e. the <?php had to be line 1, column 1.

Installing as we speak! Looking forward to it.

[Marco Mamdouh]

That's Great, You're welcome