Could not copy file. /public_html Error when installing plugin

[veranopage]

Downloading install package from ​http://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/si-contact-form.zip…

Unpacking the package…

Installing the plugin…

Could not copy file. /public_html/core/wp-content/plugins/si-contact-form/license.txt

Plugin install failed.

I have tried chmod 777 after removing upgrade directory
clean install

nothing works

please help!

[ocean90]

It works for me.

Please try our support forums for help: ​http://wordpress.org/support/

[veranopage]

I have tried the support forums, I tried everything before reporting this. This is an issue. I actually have tried several alternative options before doing this.

Installed via Fantastico and manually installed wordpress...

Result..plugins and automatic updates cant be isntalled per update/installer with wordpress.

i am asking for a fix , please provide assistance.

[veranopage]

Upgraded to major due to # of individuals this affects is significant. WP versions impacted are 2.8 thru current.

I am experiencing this issue with 3.01 and 3.03.

[dd32]

This affects a certain server environment, Unfortunately, this report does not include enough details in order to determine if this is the same problem or not.

What FTP Server software are you using?

[dd32]

Closing after 6months pending more information about the server environment which was causing it.

If you're not the original reporter, you'll be better off starting a new ticket.