Warning! - Failed to move file message in Joomla
Warning! - Failed to move file (Joomla 1.0.x, Joomla 1.5.x) when trying to install some components in a freshly installed joomla 1.5 Version site.
Solution to this is either to change permissions to 777 for tmp directory OR enable the legacy mode
To locate the tmp directory
(Login to Admin Area) > Global Configuration > Server > Server Settings >Path to Temp-folder
How to enable Legacy Mode in Joomla 1.5.x
Legacy Mode in Joomla 1.5 is needed in order to install Joomla 1.0.* extensions.
In order to enable it, go to the administrator’s panel, Extensions > Plugin manager. There find ” System - Legacy“, check it and click on “Enable” from the top right menu.
The above instructions are valid for the stable Joomla 1.5 versions.
If you are using Joomla 1.5 beta versions, you can enable the “Legacy mode” in the Global Configuration.

