Acquired vb4.2.2 site, question about upgrade to 4.2.5

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Just wanted to share that the migration/upgrade went well.

The default style didn't install initially, but it was easy enough to remove all of the custom styles and add a new default style....

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Hello, it has been a very long time.

I've acquired a site that is currently running vb 4.2.2 Patch Level 1 on a separate license, and I'd like to upgrade it an unused vb4 license I own which...

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I see in the admincp index.php where it calls vbulletin's server and sends version and license number. It wouldn't be a big deal to edit it but just commented-out the code that displays the div for admin-news....

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Didn't see the ability to download 3.8.8 Alpha for my site (I did pay the $50 fee for upgrades). 3.8.7 Patch 3 is the most-recent option.

When I said that I would pay for the upgrade so that...

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I haven't kept up with the vb5 variants, but version 16 has some issues.

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The vb5 demo does seem to be functioning better, but is looking more like IPB with an alternative skin

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The demo is interesting, but the experience is strange. I've got a vb4 license that hasn't been used, but am not sure I'll make the leap to upgrade it before the end of the month.

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I'm a Sales Professional for a Fortune 50 Company; in the same field for over twenty years. I manage a team that supports five clients; the newest for two months and the oldest for 12 Years.
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I'm interested in vb5.

Hopefully it will support migrations from vb3.

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Is this user still a moderator? Check to see if Moderators or Super-Moderators have the ability to change the usergroup assignments.

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Using a web-based tool like phpmyadmin or cpanel is great for minor tasks, but shouldn't be used for database dumps. If you can get access to the command line, via ssh, that would be best. Your host may...

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How did it go?

[motowebmaster]

Here is a post that includes the process to disable plugins in your config file.

Is anyone from vbulletin helping you?

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Look around for dedicated servers that are on "special". One of my servers is such a machine with an average dual-core processor, but it has a fast drive and 8gig of RAM - at much less than...

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Have your host restore your database only, and print out your config file. Put up a single index.html page to notify your users.

Make a copy of your database, and do a couple test upgrades...

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IPB is a different approach to community software. I wouldn't call it an alternative to vbulletin's problems.

IPB is a complex application, that can take a bit of time to update during an...

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I helped setup a vb site on MediaTemple's Grid Hosting Service ($20/mo). I generally don't use shared hosting services, but wanted to see how MT's premium features address mysql support. It's impressive:...

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Making a choice on a platform includes one's faith in the team supporting the software. When vb4 first came out, I was in the "what is coming next" mode for a few months before coming to the...

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I hadn't looked into Subdreamer in a while; it has come a long way. An impressive product for only $80.00 US.

Many customers have implemented vb4 on production websites, but there are still...

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If you have control over your server (able to SSH into it), using *Nix, and can setup the same document path and usernames as your current host;

1. Dump your current database to a file (mysqldump).

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