XF 1.2 Install or Upgrade?

[Vidmarc]

I've just downloaded the 1.2.3 upgrade but the upgrade page says I need to upgrade via forum/install.

Is this correct? Shouldn't there be an upgrade only option? Before I continue I need to confirm thiat what I'm doing is OK.

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[Paul B]

From the FAQ:

I am trying to upgrade but it is attempting to do a new installation, how do I proceed without overwriting the existing data?
It's possible you have uploaded the files from the full package, rather than the upgrade package. Or you have uploaded the correct files but to the wrong location. Check that your data and internal_data directories have not been overwritten. If they have, you will need to restore the files from a backup. To continue with the upgrade, you will need to ensure the correct details are in library/config.php and replace the internal_data/install-lock.php file.

http://xenforo.com/community/threads/frequently-asked-questions.5183/#post-282417

 

[Vidmarc]

I actually downloaded the Upgrade package, which is also labelled as such. This has me worried now. I've no idea what to do.

The Upgrade folder includes the Data folder. Not sure where Internal Data is.

What should I do now? I don't understand.

 

[Paul B]

The Upgrade folder includes the Data folder.

It shouldn't - mine doesn't.
The four top level directories in the upgrade .zip should just be: install, js, library, styles.

 

[Vidmarc]

My upgrade package includes:

admin.php
admindav.php
css.php
deferred.php
fb_channel.php
htaccess.txt
index.php
install/
js/
library/
payment_callback.php
rgba.php
styles/

install/Data/ includes:

admin_navigation.xml
admin_permissions.xml
admin_style_properties.xml
admin_templates.xml
code_events.xml
cron.xml
email_templates.xml
index.html
options.xml
permissions.xml
phrases.xml
route_prefixes.xml
style_properties.xml
templates.xml

Does this mean I'm OK? What is my next step?

 

[Paul B]

Your next step is as I posted above: http://xenforo.com/community/threads/install-or-upgrade.62774/#post-665558

Specifically, check the internal_data/install-lock.php file is in place.

 

[Vidmarc]

I'd already removed it as it said in the install instructions.

 

[Paul B]

Where does it say that?

You should not have removed that file.
Simply follow the upgrade instructions.

http://xenforo.com/help/upgrades/

 

[Vidmarc]

It said to remove it to continue the upgrade if I kept getting the Install only option.

I keep getting the install option and not the upgrade option.

Confused.

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[Jeremy]

You need the install lock file, restore it.

 

[Vidmarc]

From where? I don't have a back up.

 

[Paul B]

Just create one with something like this in it:

<?php header('Location: ../index.php'); /* Installed: Tue, 19 Mar 13 00:00:23 +0000 */

 

[Vidmarc]

Done, but again now...

Error
You have already completed installation. If you wish to reinstall, please delete the file internal_data/install-lock.php.

:-(

 

[Andrej]

Navigate to /install/index.php?upgrade/. That error is showing you are on install/index.php?install.

 

[Paul B]

Then it sounds like you have not uploaded the files to the correct location.

 

[Vidmarc]

Thanks for your help and patience Brogan. All is now well.