[wp-trac] Re: [WordPress Trac] #6846: upload media http error on password protected root wp folder

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#6846: upload media http error on password protected root wp folder
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 Reporter:  michelwp  |        Owner:  anonymous
     Type:  defect    |       Status:  new      
 Priority:  normal    |    Milestone:  2.5.2    
Component:  General   |      Version:  2.5.1    
 Severity:  normal    |   Resolution:           
 Keywords:  upload    |  
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Comment (by DD32):

 This would be due to the Flash uploader not supporting .htaccess password
 protection.

 AFAIK, Unless there has been a change in the SwfUploader package, the only
 way currently is to disable the flash uploader via a plugin:
 http://trac.wordpress.org/attachment/ticket/6406/no-flash-
 uploader.php?format=raw

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