| Full Description | Since there is no automated process for upgraded from older releases of the script to version 2.x., upgrading (vs. fresh install) is a manual process but does require MySQL knowledge and access to a database tool such as phpMyAdmin. If you just do a fresh install, your existing database will be cleared and all articles will be lost. If you don't care about old data, just delete everything in your old script directory, upload the new files, and install the script. If you want to keep old data (articles, categories, and authors), here's what you need to do:
- Do a FULL database backup (structure and data)... this is just for safekeeping. Back up all your files, too... again, just for safekeeping. These will not be used.
- Do a backup of JUST THE DATA (not the tables, etc).... this will be used to restore to the current version (which has a slightly revised database structure).
- Obtain the latest version of the article script by logging into your account and downloading.
- Upload the script files (overwriting existing ones) and install the script.
- Use the DATA-only mysql backup file and restore it to the article database.
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