How to delete old WordPress core files automatically?
The plugin concept is very simple; it will list all the old WordPress core files which are obsolete. Once you install the Old Core Files WordPress plugin click on the Settings link highlighted in the below screenshot to be redirected to the list of old WordPress core files the plugin discovered.
Is there a way to delete files in WordPress?
Currently this plugin does not have a delete button. However, plugin authors intend to include a delete button in future versions of the plugin. However, now that you have the list of files that are just sitting on your server doing nothing and are executable, you can delete them manually using FTP.
How to delete all files from a folder using PHP?
Assuming you have a folder with A LOT of files reading them all and then deleting in two steps is not that performing. I believe the most performing way to delete files is to just use a system command. exec (‘rm -f ‘. $absolutePathToFolder .’*’);
Where are the core files located in WordPress?
Inside the file manager, open the public_html folder. That is where all of your website files are located and the file manager is still accessible even if your website isn’t. In the video above I show you which files are the core files.
Is there a way to automatically install WordPress?
Many web hosts now offer tools (e.g. Fantastico) to automatically install WordPress for you. However, if you wish to install WordPress yourself, the following guide will help. Before you begin the install, there are a few things you need to have and do.
Do you need install.php file in WordPress?
Every bloggers who are done with installing wordpress (related: Install wordpress 3 tutorial) must have install.php file in their file directories. Although when you follow my screencast or video tutorial above, you will probably notice, I installed everything manually, without accessing wp-admin/install.php file.