Thread:Project:Support desk/Update previous MW 1.16.5 to 1.17.0 throws an 500 internal server error/reply (16)

I actually solved the problem by installing PuTTY and using SSH. Once logged in I followed the instructions and it worked like a champ (php5 upgrade.php in the maintenance directory).

That said it still doesn't explain or eliminate the fact that the web interface did not work for me, and seemingly many others. I had never even used SSH before today; the web interface has always worked without fail for me despite not being the "ideal" way to upgrade.

Thanks for your help, I hope others are able to resolve their issues with this.

Scott