Errors during upgrade to 5.0

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 09:22 AM

I have upgraded to 5.0 but got errors on 3 rd step it didn't ahve permissions to find and fix some image files.
Went on to other steps and at the step it said it would clean up files that were no longer used it gave lots of errors and didn't remove those files.
I was not able to save those errors as it went on to last step that said to remove upgrade.php file.

Can I compare the files that are in PP 5 zip and delete the files on my server that are not in the zip for 5.0 since the upgrade didn't remove the files I no longer need.

It shows as being upgraded but I got a couple problems.
I only have blank thumbnails and waiting to see what I need to do before trying to rebuild. mini medium and full images don't show at all.

Also on gallery page the tables are not the same as with 4.8.6 so now I have to scroll my page to see the gallery as before wuth 4.8.6 I didn't ahve taht problem.

You can access my forum Here.
User: test
pass: test

aberg · March 3rd, 2005, 11:04 AM

I have the same problem.

sammyman · March 3rd, 2005, 11:41 AM

Same problem here.

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 11:55 AM

Glad I am not the only one who is having a major problem with upgrading.
I now have lost all my thumbnails when tryed to rebuild them.

sammyman · March 3rd, 2005, 11:58 AM

How are you rebuilding them?

Chuck S · March 3rd, 2005, 12:41 PM

This is for everyone

Do not run a rebuild thumbs for admin scan database

In a separate thread ask for support assistance and we shall try and come first come first serve and see what the issue is

90 percent the time its directory permission problems and once those are fixed the upgrade runs fine

aberg · March 3rd, 2005, 12:42 PM

90 percent the time its directory permission problems and once those are fixed the upgrade runs fine

Can you give the permissions of the directory ??
So i can check of the settings are good.

Chuck S · March 3rd, 2005, 12:46 PM

Aberg how about you start by PMing link and admin link and yes there is a reason for backups.

There is nothing wrong with the upgrade script. Any errors I encounter are server error where it wont allow the directories to be set to 777 or a path issue.

I would be more than happy to run through your upgrade after you ensure you have backups of everything

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 12:52 PM

I guess I ahve really messed up as I did run the scan to rebuild thumbs.
I do have a home backup and all the original files from photopost 4.8.6 saved inclucing the data files.
My problem is not sure how to redo my data base if its messed up.
I will be glad to give admin info for help on this one.

Chuck S · March 3rd, 2005, 12:54 PM

I guess the point being is does a backup you do include that of a mysql backup? I guess you would need to do a restore to find out.

Without a mysql backup there is not much I can assist you with you if you dont have one.

If you have one I can assist you in restoring the mysql tables no problem.

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 01:04 PM

What I have is the backups from my server cpanel where it says backups.
I have two data base .gz files and the one big backup-iloco.org-3-3-2005.tar.gz file.
Will these help get my images back. I got these right before doing the 5.0 upgrade.
Are these consider mysql backups. I am lost when it comes to understanding a lot about mysql.

Chuck S · March 3rd, 2005, 01:08 PM

You can do a site restore from cpanel and see if that helps it should backup the databases.

You can also unzip these on your home computer and pull out the mysql database backups

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 01:16 PM

I am restoring my two data bases now. They are seperate from my site restore if I am looking at them right.

Chuck S · March 3rd, 2005, 03:23 PM

okay no problem will wait to hear your result

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 03:33 PM

I have installed the two mysql data bases and now reinstalling all my 4.8.6 photo files so I can get back into photopost.
Takes a while with how I am doing it but will let you know when finished. may be couple hours as I have to run and help a friend.

Chuck S · March 3rd, 2005, 03:34 PM

no problem will try and check in later. we are in the same timezone as I am in the state above ya

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 03:38 PM

You got to be kidding. From looking at your site I thought you would be near some warm water or the ocean.
Will be at least two hrs before can be back. cya then.

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 06:26 PM

I got my forum back as before the upgrade to 5.0 with my gallery back to 4.8.6.
Backups are a blessing but take a long time to do the way I have to do it.
Would sure like to get 5.0 to work for me.

Chuck S · March 3rd, 2005, 09:32 PM

well when your ready to try again let me know but not tonight LOL

iloco · March 3rd, 2005, 09:34 PM

Will try again tomorrow. I agree not tonite.