WTB: Help me upgrade WP 2.1.1 to 2.6.2

Discussion in 'Programming' started by Ajeet, Oct 12, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hi,

    I recently had a fraudster create a backdoor and use my site for phishing :eek: I was able to delete the files (as I have cpanel access), but the person just keeps returning.

    I think that the genesis of this problem is that I was using WP 2.1.1. I have fantistico, and tried using the upgrade feature.

    But, when I open fantistico, is gives me the error message:
    Warning: fopen(/home/sold/.fantasticodata/soholaunch.cache) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in /tmp/cpanel_phpengine.1223877899.7088N5ojB0dGn7 on line 446

    When I ignore that message and try to upgrade, I get the message:
    Warning: mkdir() [function.mkdir]: Permission denied in /tmp/cpanel_phpengine.1223877933.7264d6P3iMb4R1 on line 1367

    And the upgrade does not happen. If someone has seen this before, I would love it if you could help me upgrade.

    Let me know what fee you would like for this.

    Thanks
    Ajeet
     
    Ajeet, Oct 12, 2008 IP
  2. stuffradio

    stuffradio Peon

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    #2
    Do the upgrade manually :)
    Don't use Fantastico to do it!
     
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  3. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #3
    do it via upgrade plugin.
     
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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    #4
    If you still face problems send me your msn details i can help you out
     
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  5. Ajeet

    Ajeet Well-Known Member

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    #5
    Hi, If either of you could point me to a URL where I can know more about this, I might be able to manage. Thanks :)
     
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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    #6
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    #7
    Yep, use the automatic upgrade plugin.
     
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    #8
    Download latest version of wordpress and overwrite existing installation
     
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  9. Ajeet

    Ajeet Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Thanks guys. I hope that using the upgrade plugin will not destroy the existing posts.
     
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    bobbym Well-Known Member

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    #10
    I don't think using upgrade plugin will destroy your existing post. The plug in will also ask you to back up the database also. Just follow each step carefully.
     
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    #11
    no it will not..
    is it done, all OK ?
     
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    #12
    Yes, the automatic upgrade plugin will not do any harm to your existing posts, it will just update the script from the older version to the latest version (up to 2.6.1). :)

    Wish you the success :D
     
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    Ajeet Well-Known Member

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    #13
    I had to terminate my entire account, and am currently rebuilding the old posts using the Google cache :eek: The hacker went too far inside and corrupted many files!
     
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