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    Default Quick question before upgrading

    I have purposely hung on before doing the upgrade to paypal express because of problems that invevitably will come up. Could someone please tell me will all those problems be fixed in the download or do I have to update it and then go and hunt out patches and bug fixes on this website?

    I will wait for an answer before updating as I'm petrified of errors!

    Thanks for your time!

    Donna

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    Default Re: Quick question before upgrading

    Anyone help me please?

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    Default Re: Quick question before upgrading

    Are you concerned about errors from PayPal or Zen Cart? If PayPal, you'd have to check out their documentation on the PayPal Express system.

    As for Zen Cart (which I imagine is what you meant), you can avoid pretty much all upgrade errors by following the upgrade instructions in the docs folder of the Zen cart download, docs/2.readme_how_to_upgrade.html. It tells you everything you need to do in order to perform a smooth upgrade, even with lots of customizations.

    You'll need a file comparison tool like WinMerge (free) or Araxis Merge ($$$, but more powerful) to complete the upgrade.
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    Default Re: Quick question before upgrading

    Thanks.

    I don't have to use the upgrade though do I? I mean it won't make any difference if I leave things as they are will it?

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    Default Re: Quick question before upgrading

    If you want to use the latest version, and access the new features, then yes you have to upgrade.

    Clearly it sounds to me like you're a first-time upgrader, and getting cold feet. That's normal; upgrading sounds like a big scary process. Just remember that all you're really doing is comparing text. If you're using a largely stock version of Zen (just a few boxed mods), it's usually a snap. Both programs I mentioned make backups of files before applying changes, so you can always revert.

    To me, falling behind is scarier. Depending on what you currently have, 1.3.7 may include critical security fixes. Plus the longer you wait, the further behind in versioning you get, and the harder it will be to make the upgrade later.
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    Default Re: Quick question before upgrading

    Frank,

    The other problem I have is that I've been personalising my cart by following instructions in the thread and then found a thread saying that core files shouldn't be changed (english.php ones). Well the thing is they are the ones that were mentioned in the threads and they're the ones I've changed.

    I'm worried about the difference it will make you see. Will I lose all my changes? Do I have to do the template again?

    Yup, you are right, first time upgrader with very cold feet!

    Donna

 

 

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