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I need help in upgrading to the latest Joomla version. My current version is 1.5.8. I know the procedure, but I am afraid to do it on my live site.

Site Url: http://www.mysolutions.phonecare.in

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#313589

Back it up using something like JoomlaPack and restore it to another domain, sub domain (xxx.domain.com), or sub directory (domain.com/v2). Create a new database for the new restore. It’ll keep your existing data but leave the current database intact.

There were issues with the 1.5.12 or .13 upgrade which required a minor alteration to an IE display: inline-block statement which you should be able to find on the forums.

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#313591

Thanks a lot.

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#313639

Upgrading may be very risky at times.

It is however worth the pain to get the real tool in upgrading such an important website.

It is worth between $29 and $59.http://software.realtyna.com/products-a-services/joomla-magic-updater.html Here.

I discovered this component last year, when it just came out and it was free. I got that one. I have used it since Joomla was 1.5.3 on my site until now and I am planning to but the pro. version soon.

Good luck!

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#313644

ukfraternite;139924 It is worth between $29 and $59.http://software.realtyna.com/products-a-services/joomla-magic-updater.html Here.

If you get the correct patch from Joomla then upgrading should be easy and trouble free. The above component seems like a waste of money to me*?

Always use reliable 3rd party extensions on your site though. If there is a problem when you upgrade then it’s almost always due to an extension. The good extension developers will have the problem addressed with in minutes or hours when there is a new release. The bad ones – well they’re still running on Legacy mode.

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