wpsnoop: fix DesktopServer for WordPress plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin DesktopServer for WordPress conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.


Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by DesktopServer for WordPress, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with DesktopServer for WordPress.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what DesktopServer for WordPress leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does DesktopServer for WordPress version 1.6.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for DesktopServer for WordPress to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.6.2 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 1.6.2 of DesktopServer for WordPress behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for DesktopServer for WordPress by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Which new files does DesktopServer for WordPress add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/uploads/ The wp-content/uploads/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1495 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ The wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ directory has potential conflicts with at least 1367 other plugins or themes.
wp-content/plugins/desktopserver/ 56.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/desktopserver/.htaccess 172.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/desktopserver/class-ds-api-xfer.php 19.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/desktopserver/database_runner.no-execute 13.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/desktopserver/desktopserver.php 20.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/desktopserver/index.php 30.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/desktopserver/readme.txt 2.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does DesktopServer for WordPress add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin DesktopServer for WordPress?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by DesktopServer for WordPress?

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Using DesktopServer for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.


How to install DesktopServer for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install desktopserver


How to activate DesktopServer for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate DesktopServer for WordPress after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install desktopserver --activate


How to reinstall DesktopServer for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of DesktopServer for WordPress which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install desktopserver --force


How to update DesktopServer for WordPress to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update desktopserver


How to delete DesktopServer for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete desktopserver

Where can you download earlier versions of DesktopServer for WordPress?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of DesktopServer for WordPress from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in DesktopServer for WordPress

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with DesktopServer for WordPress. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.