Fresh install / cleanup

[TheHeartSmasher]

Is there a way that I can install vbulletin 3.6.1 to a new directory and pull all the users, forums, announcemnts, etc. (basic bare bones of a vbulletin forum) over to the new 3.6.1

I basically want to use the bare bones 3.6.1 with the old regular data without plugins, modifications, etc. So I can start fresh and install the mods, etc. from scratch to the most updated ones.

[Lats]

I believe the best way for this is to use the impex script.

[Zachery]

I believe the best way for this is to use the impex script.
It gives me more headaches than you can imagine. It requires 4-5 times more work than a standard upgrade, and signficantly changes things.

[Lats]

But, wouldn't an upgrade drag across previous plugins etc?

[Zachery]

Not if you uninstall them ;)

[PSDPlayer]

Yes but sometimes things don't completely come out. Uninstalled vBAdvanced and its still has a link in the admin section *[vba_cpms]* with the drop downs. So a clean install would be nice. And just bring the people and forums over.

[Zachery]

You just didnt remove the xml files from the includes folder that you uploaded ;)

[feldon23]

Revert all your templates.
Uninstall any Plugins or Products which have uninstall procedures.
Delete every folder in your vB install except /images.
Upload a fresh copy of vBulletin 3.6.1.
Update config file to point to your vBulletin database.