UBB.Developers Forums UBB.threads 7 Development How Do I? simple advice

I recently installed the 6.0.3 threads. it took me 3 attempts to get it right.

if I do a complete reinstall will I be able to use the same mySQL DB? will it link directly to the DB with the current information in it?

I have done minimal modifications.

I figure I could either just not fix something that werk's just dandy (6.0.3UBBT) But that is just not my nature, M U S T - T W E A K.

Eventually I will need to upgrade, may as well get some experince doing it today (home with a sinus infection)

Anywhoo, I am fairly nervous about wrecking a perfectly good board.

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the change file method

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[flamebait]should I just carefully follow the instuctions provided....[/flamebait]


What would be simplest for a nervous novice?

-RM

(btw I have the entire currently backed-up including the DB)

Also answered at Infopop Community:

It should be very simple to upgrade.

From 6.0.3 to 6.1.1 you'll need to replace every script, as it was a major upgrade.

You can use the same database. What you do is copy over all the files.... except:
config.inc.php
main.inc.php
theme.inc.php
/includes directory
/filters directory
/stylesheets directory

Then you will need to run the altertable script to 6.1 to update your database. Do a database backup first!

One you do that you should be all set. Then I would recommend adding your modifications back in. If it's a minor upgrade you can often use "beyond compare" to transfer your mods... but a major version you are liable to put something wrong back in.... so a fresh start is sometimes a good idea.

Hope that helps!

I got your mail....

I am going to attempt the 'wreckage' approach tomorrow I think.

*stewart smally approach* "you can do it"

LOL

Good Luck. Let us know if you get stuck or have any trouble.

Should be simple.

You can do it...
You can do it...
You can do it...