How to upgrade
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Printed Date: 29 March 2026 at 7:41am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.08 - https://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: How to upgrade
Posted By: garp2100
Subject: How to upgrade
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 2:47pm
| Hello everyone, I want to upgrade to the latest version but I was wondering what was the easiest way of doing this, I'm somehow afraid I'm going to make a wrong turn and erase my database. Should I upload the files and leave the old database and then run the "msSQL_server_setup.asp" to create database tables and connections even though I have an existing database? thank you for your help |
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Posted By: 123Simples
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 3:03pm
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What version are you currently running right now?
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Posted By: garp2100
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 3:24pm
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yeah small detail, sorry about that. I'm running version 8.03 Thanks |
Posted By: swfa
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 5:40pm
| Is there instructions to get from 9.06 - 9.51? |
Posted By: 123Simples
Date Posted: 04 September 2008 at 7:42pm
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http://www.webwiz.net/webwizforums/kb/ - Full details are given here These explain what you should do, depending on version numbers, whether or not is access or SQL databases you are using As long as you BACKUP all your files you cannot go wrong, but sometimes it takes a bit of working through  Quoting from upgrade instructions it reads: Web Wiz Forums version 7 and 8 to version 9 Upgrade Tools v1 ------------------------------------------------------------ This tool comes with NO GUARANTEE that it will work or will not loose, destroy, or corrupt data in the database that is being upgraded. USE THIS TOOL AT YOUR OWN RISK. Modified databases ------------------ If you have modified your database you may need to un-modify the database in order for the upgrade tool to work. How to upgrade your database to version 9 ----------------------------------------- 1. Backup your forums database 2. Backup your forums database (yes I know this has already been said, but this point is VERY important) 3. Upload the files and folders from this folder into your Web Wiz Forums forum folder on the web server 4. Open the file upgrade.htm in a web browser and select the appropriate upgrade tool 5. Follow the on screen instructions to upgrade your database 6. Once completed successfully delete this folder and all it's contents from the web server Please Note:- ------------- Do NOT attempt to run Web Wiz Forums version 7 or 8 with a version 9 database or it WILL corrupt it Security Notice!!! ------------------ Forum Group and Member permissions may have changed, so please check these before setting your new forum live. No Warranty ----------- There is no warranty for this program, to the extent permitted by applicable law, except when otherwise stated in writing the copyright holders and/or other parties provide the program ‘AS IS’ without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the program is with you. Should the program prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. In no event unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing will any copyright holder, be liable to you for damages, including any general, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the program (including but not limited to loss of data or data being rendered inaccurate or losses sustained by you or third parties or a failure of the program to operate with any other programs), even if such holder or other party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. On swa question - upgrading from 9.06 to 9.51 there is no need to run the upgrade tools. Just make sure you choose the correct version of software you need. Again, as always just make BACKUPS. Better safe than sorry ------------- http://www.123simples.com/" rel="nofollow - Visit 123 Simples Web Design |
Posted By: garp2100
Date Posted: 05 September 2008 at 3:24pm
| Thank you! I'll give it a try and post back the results |
Posted By: 123Simples
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 5:50pm
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Just want to clarify for everyone If you are already running any version above version 9, then DO NOT run the database upgrade tool if you are upgrading for example from 9.06 to 9.51- you will totally screw up your database as it will then create the same columns once again ------------- http://www.123simples.com/" rel="nofollow - Visit 123 Simples Web Design |
Posted By: fabrixnet
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 6:10pm
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hallo, is possible Upgrade Web Wiz Forums with access version 7 to version 9 with mysql? thanks,  |
Posted By: 123Simples
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 6:25pm
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This was http://forums.webwiz.net/forum_posts.asp?TID=25382&PID=135636 - discussed in this topic Always make a backup first of your existing database ------------- http://www.123simples.com/" rel="nofollow - Visit 123 Simples Web Design |