Easist way to upgrade from 1.5.1 to latest version (1.5.5b)

**innovusphotography** · 7 Dec 2016, 06:03 PM

I'm know there are a multitude of posts written on upgrading to the latest version. I have tried, unsuccessfully to do it. My current problem is in the testing phase that when I try to rename the admin directory I lose access to it. The page is blank. So, I've given up on migrating my Zen cart to the latest version.

Here is what I'd like to do, if at all possible. I would like to start fresh with a new installation on an entirely new server. I don't care about any modifications I've done or the current design or template. I'll either chose a new template or build a new one myself. I would, however, like to import all the items and attributes from my current v1.5.1 site. I can move all the images and downloadable digital media over by FTP. All I care about at this point is not having to re-enter all the items and attributes into the database again.

Is there an easy way to do that?

Thanks for all the advice!

Erick

**DrByte** · 7 Dec 2016, 06:33 PM

Ironically, what you describe is the same thing as what the upgrade instructions say to do: stage your site on the new version temporarily (either on a separate server, your PC, or another folder+db on your current server), import a temporary testing copy of your live site's database, apply all your desired customizations, while taking notes of what you've done, and then finally "go live" by either (recommended way is to) then applying all the upgraded files and tweaks (per your detailed notes) to the live site, or (not so recommended way of) import the latest database from live site into the new site, and then re-do all the customizations again.

It's all outlined here: http://www.zen-cart.com/entry.php?3-...d-of-upgrading

Originally Posted by innovusphotography

when I try to rename the admin directory I lose access to it. The page is blank. So, I've given up

Perhaps it's worth talking about this isolated symptom instead? Chances are you'll run into blank pages again, so it's better to understand what's causing them on your specific site, and fix those issues. Ref: http://www.zen-cart.com/content.php?124-blank-page

**innovusphotography** · 7 Dec 2016, 06:38 PM

I'm in the process of copying the entire site to the new server. I'll follow the upgrade instruction exactly, then see where we are. Thank you very much for your quick response!

Erick