thats just it.

The txt is blank.

mike or brandon. Do receive an error txt file in your databackup logs?

thanks in advance

bump.

Would like to know the answer to this before I proceed with my upgrade.

Also, I did a test run upgrade and I have a question. I get through steps 1-5 easy. Then when I am asked to proceed, it tells me I need to remove the install.php before I proceed. I do that. Then I click next and it just sits there. Doesn't the process take you back to the admincp? What would be the reasons for it to hang?


Thanks in advance!

Have you tried manually logging in to the admincp and checking whether or not the install has been upgraded?

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I have, and it states it is upgraded.

But reading the instructions, it says that it takes some time to update the templates and then it sends you back to the admincp. It just didn't do that for me.

To stop the process and go to the admincp after removing install.php and tool.php on my test board is fine. I don't have anything to lose. I'm just concerned that I mess something up by doing the same with my actual board.

Trying my best to make sure I understand what's going on before I actually upgrade.

You should always remove your install.php. Also tools.php should not be on your ftp unless you are using it.

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Create a test database and restore your backup database to it. Then inspect it in phpmyadmin or put a test install up against it.

That would be a solid test.

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Very true. The install and tools were needed for the install/upgrade of vbulletin on my test board.

When I finished upgrading, I removed both.


Great idea!!!

I'll definitely try that

I get one of them every now and then. ;)

Good luck.

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just wanted to give everyone an update.

I was able to setup a test forum rather easy. Had a chance to figure out where things go for the most part and practiced upgrading.

Today, I finally upgraded. All my earlier worries were very unfounded. The upgrade process in total took 15 mins, and the board is fine. Later this evening, I have the "fun" task of putting in 3.6.8 plugins, adding skins and adding suggestions which Brandon made to me when I first signed on.

To anyone that has been thrown in the deep end, I can state from experience that the key is getting up a test board. Get familiar with vbulletin's features, where things go and then apply what you've learned to your actual board.

Thanks everyone for your help. Greatly, greatly appreciated!

Good to hear you came away from this with a positive experience. Good job and good advice for the new folks.

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