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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2009, 05:46:15 AM » |
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Looks like you might have missed some files when moving. I would recommend you download WordPress 2.7 from WordPress.org and then re-install it on top of your current installation. Just be sure not to over-write any files you have put your configurations in (such as wp-config.php or your themes folder. Hope that helps!
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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2009, 06:07:32 AM » |
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Yikes! Moving WordPress really isn't a good idea. It's usually better just to do a new install/upgrade. It looks like something got corrupted or the .htaccess file built by WordPress didn't make it to your new installation. Here's what I'd do: Hopefully you have a backup of your wp-content folder and your wp-config.php file. Download the version of WordPress you want to unstall and unzip it. Do the WordPress Upgrade into your /blog/ directory. It wouldn't hurt to delete .htaccess file in your /blog/ directory before you do the upgrade. |
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« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2009, 08:37:24 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2009, 11:59:15 AM » |
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If only there weren't any people registered in my database, I would delete the entire thing and re-install everything all over.  I will give your tips a try and will get back to you later.  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2009, 09:14:22 AM » |
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I just used the WordPress core update function to go from 2.7 to 2.7.1. Could NOT have been easier or quicker.
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2009, 02:48:30 PM » |
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lexhair, You helped me before. I have the notice to upgrade to 2.7.1. Can you tell me if it will overwrite my css file? I am using the default but have added a few little touches of my own. In the past, I have saved my file before the upgrade and then just copied it back over the one in the upgrade. But is it necessary to do that? I guess I was thinking that since it is a theme it might not be necessary, but on the other hand it is the default theme so maybe so?  ?? webweaver |
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2009, 05:22:35 AM » |
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Yes, I would recommend you backup your css/theme regardless. In your case, it would be especially important, if for example - your theme's folder and the default theme that comes with WordPress shares the same name. Want to make sure you don't overwrite your own theme in the process.
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« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2009, 08:01:00 AM » |
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Thanks Mitch. I know I should do much more to customize the theme and to rename it and the css but haven't quite learned enough to do that, so will continue to back up my css etc. so that my few little additions can still be used. I knew it was prudent but wondered if it was necessary.  Webweaver |
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2009, 08:04:45 AM » |
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I have never really had an issue with a WordPress upgrade, however - I still back everything up before and after. I always fear the one time I don't backup will be the one time it messes up on me. Call me superstitious. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2009, 06:46:49 AM » |
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lexhair, You helped me before. I have the notice to upgrade to 2.7.1. Can you tell me if it will overwrite my css file? I am using the default but have added a few little touches of my own. In the past, I have saved my file before the upgrade and then just copied it back over the one in the upgrade. But is it necessary to do that? I guess I was thinking that since it is a theme it might not be necessary, but on the other hand it is the default theme so maybe so? ?? webweaver It will overwrite the default theme css so you'll lose your tweaks without a backup. This is a tough one because the auto upgrade also will overwrite the default theme's functions.php file so you can't use that to load another style sheet either. You can: a. duplicate and rename the default theme folder/directory to something else and activate it. b. backup your edits in a separate css file and manually paste them into style.css after you auto upgrade. c. just do a manual upgrade and pull out the wp-content folder/directory before you upload it. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2009, 07:28:23 PM » |
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Thanks Mitch and Lexhair,
I chose #2. Just backed up my css and pasted "my" code in after the update. Easy as pie. And I have not done anything drastic enough to "break" anything if I don't do my tweaks immediately.
Thanks for your help. These forums are just great.
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2009, 04:12:35 AM » |
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Happy to hear you didn't have any complications. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2009, 06:47:55 PM » |
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Indeed, the new WordPress install/update was totally fast and painless. Nothing broke, the site is running like a charm! All of this being a total relief, I will say that WordPress made it sound scarier than it turned out to be  |
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