1 (edited by Parpalak 2010-03-26 11:28)

Topic: Keeping posts during the file update

Hi  i have a problem when i use explorer that the members name says new member and not there user name and was told it could be the changes i made what i want to know is if i upload all the forum files again like a new install which files do i need to keep so i dont loose all my posts and stuff ?

thanks

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

Posts and settings are stored in the database. So they will not be erased when you overwrite files.

Also, it's a good practice to make backups of the database and forum files before such administrative actions.

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

hi wont i need to keep configure files or something so i dont have to install it all again?

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

Yes, you have to keep config.php file in the forum root.

Actually, you can simple overwrite files without deleting old ones.

Re: Keeping posts during the file update

ok so the only file i dont overwrite is configure and then everything should work

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

If you do not use the SQLite database, then everything should work fine.

Re: Keeping posts during the file update

how do i know which one i am useing

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

You are supposed to know it smile

Look into the config.php file. If the $db_type variable is not 'sqlite' (for example, 'mysqli'), then everything is fine.

Re: Keeping posts during the file update

Ok that was a waste of time sad  as it still says new member and not there name when i use explorer

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

Seems like the cause is the extension that colors usernames. Try to disable it.

Re: Keeping posts during the file update

yes that works just uploading my files back thank you for the help. one more thing is there  away i can see who is online where it lists there IP and and stuff

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

Didn't get your question.

An administrator can see users' IP addresses in their profiles.

13 (edited by cornish 2010-03-26 12:41)

Re: Keeping posts during the file update

sorry i meant when you click to view whois online some forums tell you what there doing and who they are

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

The list of the online users is displayed at the bottom of the forum index page.

Re: Keeping posts during the file update

yes it is but with some forums you can click on it and it tells you what part of the forum they are on and what they are doing

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Re: Keeping posts during the file update

There are no such tools in PunBB.

Re: Keeping posts during the file update

ok thanks for all the replies i really like PunBB

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