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  • OziDoggy
    Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 37
    • 3.7.x

    Transfer dB

    I was planning to upgrade from 3.7.3 to 3.8.4, but due to the forum being heavely moded, have decided against it. What I now intend to do is install a fresh 3.8.4 in a different folder then once set up, close down the 3.7.3 version, and rename the 3.8.4 folder.

    Can I transfer a copy of the 3.7.3 database into a new db for 3.8.4., and still install 3.8.4? .

    Then when I migrate to 3.8.4 totally, update the db with the 3.7.3 db?

    Mark
  • Reeve of Shinra
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2001
    • 4325
    • 4.0.0

    #2
    Install a fresh copy of 3.8.4 into a new DB.
    Then use impex to import the data from the old DB to the new DB.

    Done.
    Plan, Do, Check, Act!

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    • OziDoggy
      Member
      • Jun 2008
      • 37
      • 3.7.x

      #3
      Thank you!

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      • townjester
        Member
        • Feb 2004
        • 90
        • 3.5.x

        #4
        i need to upgrade as well, my forums are at 3.5.0

        my question is, can i also install a fresh copy and just transfer the DB over?

        or do i have to update what i have right now?

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        • Steve Machol
          Former Customer Support Manager
          • Jul 2000
          • 154488

          #5
          Originally posted by townjester
          i need to upgrade as well, my forums are at 3.5.0

          my question is, can i also install a fresh copy and just transfer the DB over?

          or do i have to update what i have right now?
          No. You should upgrade normally. Please follow the upgrade documentation here:

          Steve Machol, former vBulletin Customer Support Manager (and NOT retired!)
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          • townjester
            Member
            • Feb 2004
            • 90
            • 3.5.x

            #6
            ok will do thanks. i tryed to download the 3.8.4 but could only get the 3.7.3 patch level. do i need to update or upgrade my account?

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            • Steve Machol
              Former Customer Support Manager
              • Jul 2000
              • 154488

              #7
              Yes, you will need to renew your license to get the latest version.
              Steve Machol, former vBulletin Customer Support Manager (and NOT retired!)
              Change CKEditor Colors to Match Style (for 4.1.4 and above)

              Steve Machol Photography


              Mankind is the only creature smart enough to know its own history, and dumb enough to ignore it.


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