I can’t upload photo’s from my PC to the site ”Could not connect with the server” error message

This is a long issue..

First, check if your server has the minimum requirements for Joomla!:

Check if the server has the minimum requirements for Exposé:

• PHP version 4 or higher
• DOM or DOMXML library (in RC4, this is used in frontend and backend)
• GD library and the ICONV library extensions (only if backend Manager used)
• Verify http://www.gotgtek.com/cms/expose-php-settings.html for additional info

Restart the server service to apply the new settings.

Did you try to change the .htaccess file ? By default, in the root of your Joomla! site, you can find a htaccess.txt file which you need to rename. Add the following lines to it:

# Config for Exposé component: upload errors SecFilterEngine??? Off SecFilterScan???POST Off # End config Exposé

Note: Your host can restrict some or all functions that you write in this file. If you get an Apache error after renaming/creating this file. If so, you’ll need to contact your host. (more info on http://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.0/mod/core.html#allowoverride )

Or your pictures/movies are to big (usually > 2M).