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terencio371
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Getting error messages when trying to install template

Post by terencio371 » Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:38 pm

Hi
I'm trying to drag & drop a template via drag & drop and getting the 2 error messages:
JInstaller: :Install: Can't find XML setup file.
danger: Unable to detect manifest file.

Any idea?
Terry

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Per Yngve Berg
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Re: Getting error messages when trying to install template

Post by Per Yngve Berg » Mon Dec 02, 2024 5:15 pm

How large is the file? If it's Megabytes, it's probably q Quick Start Package and not a Template.
Unzip the Package and see if it contains the Setup xml File.

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Re: Getting error messages when trying to install template

Post by imanickam » Wed Dec 04, 2024 3:27 am

Just to clarify...

As Per mentioned, if it is indeed a Quick Start package then it must be installed like a fresh Joomla installation. The reason being, it would contain core Joomla files along with the relevant template and/or the extensions that the template uses, and the database content.

In short, it would be a site by itself. So, installing it as a template is not possible.
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