Magento Upload HTTP Error [SOLVED]

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This was a strange error with Magento. I was in a product, trying to upload an image. The image would upload fine, but then error out with “Upload HTTP Error”. I changed permissions up and down the /media and /var directories and made them as loose with permissions as I could.

Still no change.

Then I happened upon this comment in the forums.

To anyone that has a HTTP upload error AND has a password protected store directory (for under construction reasons): remove the directory password protection and you’ll be able to upload your files again! That was what happened to me.

BINGO!

I removed the password protection for the admin (not the Magento password, but Apache basic password protection).

Reference: http://www.magentocommerce.com/boards/viewreply/154831/