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scottking
Starting Member
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 Posted - 19 August 2002 : 11:23:28
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How do I upgrade from 3.3.05 to 3.4 without losing existing data like all the members and posts
Thanks
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HuwR
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 August 2002 : 11:27:37
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| just open setup.asp in your browser after uploadingthe new files |
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davemaxwell
Access 2000 Support Moderator
USA
3020 Posts |
Posted - 19 August 2002 : 11:47:02
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And make sure you don't upload the database to the server... |
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TestMagic
Senior Member
USA
1568 Posts |
Posted - 19 August 2002 : 12:14:35
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Originally posted by scottking
How do I upgrade from 3.3.05 to 3.4 without losing existing data like all the members and posts
Thanks
Scott King
Well, the one sure-fire way not to lose data is to back up that data.
I just upgraded yesterday, and it was smooth. My forum was up and running in minutes. Yay!!
Scott, it occurred to me that you might not have realized that during the upgrade process, you are NOT replacing the database. Rather, you are uploading new files that will continue to use the same database.
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Snitz rocks! · Search 2 |
Edited by - TestMagic on 19 August 2002 12:18:43 |
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georgewang
Starting Member
18 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2002 : 11:26:45
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What if I have already installed some MODs to 3.3.05? Should just download my existing database and then overwrite all the 3.3.05 version files with the 3.4 ones? Or should I delete the 3.3.05 version files first and upload the 3.4 version files?
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Hamlin
Advanced Member
United Kingdom
2386 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2002 : 11:29:35
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I dont think it will matter, you could delete the unused mod files to keep things tidy in your forum folder.
EDIT - you should still download and keep a backup of the database tho, as that cant hurt either  |
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taropatch
Average Member
USA
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Posted - 20 August 2002 : 11:33:58
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Seems cleaner to me to delete the 3.3.05 files and then upload the 3.4 files. Be sure to back up your database before running setup.asp.
I installed the 3.4 files in a new directory and am using a duplicate of my database so that I can play around and apply any mods. Once things seems to be working smoothly, I'll "do it for real" to my actual database and open up snitz 3.4 to the public.
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georgewang
Starting Member
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Posted - 20 August 2002 : 11:37:42
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Thanks guys for the advice. To play safe, I probably will do a dual forum in a new directory and test it before it goes on public.
You guys are awesome! Will come back for more adivce if I get some problem. |
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georgewang
Starting Member
18 Posts |
Posted - 20 August 2002 : 14:17:34
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I have a problem with the new forum. When I tested the registration function, it returned the following message. Can anyone help out?
Thanks,
George
Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80004005'
Field 'FORUM_MEMBERS.M_SIG' cannot be a zero-length string.
/cpn_forum_1/register.asp, line 584
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Roland
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