Error downloading package using Dashboard's Add Functionality

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I purchased the Simple Event add-on in the market place and it now appears in the Add Functionality section of the Dashboard.

When I click "Download" to download and install the package, the following error is displayed:

The following errors occurred when attempting to process your request:

* An error occurred while downloading the package.

I have downloaded and installed numerous free add-ons without issue (including the Login block add-on today). This is my first purchased add-on. Please help!

 
Mnkras replied on at Permalink Reply
Mnkras
currently the marketplace is undergoing some changes in preparation for version 5.4, make sure that the /packages folder is writable and that the folder does not already exist