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I had some issues trying to install the Static Page plugin, now when I click to install a new plugin I get this message:

Parse error: parse error, unexpected $ in /home/justice/public_html/serendipity/plugins/BROKEN/lang_en.inc.php on line 138

I had renamed the Static Plugin to BROKEN so I could find it easier, in case you're wondering.
When I try to delete any files through FTP, I'm told I don't have permission to alter those files.
The offending plugin isn't listed in my Event Plugin list, since I already uninstalled it from Serendipity.

So, how can I get access to my plug-ins again and get rid of the corrupted files?

Hi!

You cannot put the same plugin into the same directory structure with a different name, because Serendipity parses all subdirectories; so you need to move backup files completely outside of the /plugins directory.

You might need to look at our FAQ and look for the "fixperm.php" script to change permissions on your server so that you can delete files! Also look into the spartacus plugon config where you can specify default privileges for downloaded files!

HTH,
Garvin

The fixperm.php script did it! Thanks!