In case you try to auto-upgrade too, here is the way to manage the task anyway:

• - First, download the WP 2.9 upgrade archive file [download link]
• - Unpack the archive file to a local volume [your Mac OS X system unpacks automatically]
• - Start you FTP-client and connect to your WP virtual host [for Mac OS X, you might wish to download the FTP client Cyberduck]
• - Finally select all files within the archive and drag them to you FTP-client’s window

Now, it’s time to run the real upgrade process. Enter this URL

http://www.yourSiteName.com/wp-admin/upgrade.php

or, if WP is installed in a folder named e.g. myBlog, enter this URL

http://www.yourSiteName.com/myBlog/wp-admin/upgrade.php

At this point, you might end up with a blank page or one, which indicates a HTTP error 500. In this case, have a look at my previous post, which provides a solution regarding PHP setting of certain providers (namely 1&1).

After that, enter one of the above URLs again. WordPress should now present a small upgrade wizard, which explains the next steps to do. A typical upgrade process should finish within a few minutes (at least mine finished soon).

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