Upgrade from patched 1.3.8a to 1.3.9?

Howdy to the knowledge base. Let me butter all of you up first by saying this is one of the best resources I've found for any software on teh entire interwebs. No BS....serious praise.

I've followed all the patch and security threads, and I think I have 1.3.8a locked up. Every patch I could read about I installed.

Security is my main concern. The current version functions very well for what I'm using it for. Changes to the way it works are nice, but not necessary. If it's a much better product for security reasons I'll probably get it done right away.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

NeckDeep:

....Security is my main concern. .. .

In that case you should upgrade to 1.3.9a and take advantage of the many added security measures

Frank

Using Zencart ver 1.3.7.1 and would like to know how to update to ver 1.3.9a which I have dl'd
Is it a simple ftp copy files over existing ones? Then what? Does it recognize the existing DB? Will copying screw up my existing setup?
How do I do this upgrade? All info I've read so far refers to a fresh install.
Thanks,

If you follow the Upgrade documentation (included in your site files in the /docs/ folder, or online here: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=98 ) then you just have to properly merge the PHP changes and then run the zc_install page to upgrade your database.

You DO NOT just copy all the new files overtop of your old ones.

The process is explained here: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=98 and in the related links.

DrByte:

If you follow the Upgrade documentation (included in your site files in the /docs/ folder, or online here: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=98 ) then you just have to properly merge the PHP changes and then run the zc_install page to upgrade your database.

You DO NOT just copy all the new files overtop of your old ones.

The process is explained here: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=98 and in the related links.

Hey DrByte thanks for the links, but I'm afraid this process is way out of my league. I've done upgrades of other programs but none have the degree of complication this one has.

frank18:

In that case you should upgrade to 1.3.9a and take advantage of the many added security measures

Frank

Have you upgraded yet Frank? I'm familiar with the process, I had to switch over to Linux from Windows so I'm sure it's going to be a similar process. Install, merge database, update specific php files, etc. I know it's going to be a couple of days of after work, work.

If you take it a step at a time, you're fine...I'm just hesitating on that first step.

Bionic Rooster:

Using Zencart ver..(OT)..refers to a fresh install.
Thanks,

Ahhh....teh interwebs. RTFM and quit threadjacking. (IMO)

I didnt' high jack nuttin dud, I'm following the thread on updating and asking questions and posting on topic.

NeckDeep:

Have you upgraded yet Frank? I'm familiar with the process, I had to switch over to Linux from Windows so I'm sure it's going to be a similar process. Install, merge database, update specific php files, etc. I know it's going to be a couple of days of after work, work.

Yes, I did one ZC1.3.8a store yesterday. It took me about 5 hours plus a good hour to weed out some add-on bugs. It wasn't a major deal - instructions are clear and straight forward.

Frank