Database upgrade only ..zc install has static buttons and are not permitting the upgr

I had to go to the zc_install/main page=inspect (inspect function is only function that works and returned the system status page correctly with no errors) and zc_install/mainpage=database_upgrade directly for page to appear and the buttons on upgrade do not function at all (static)
Zen cart upgrade from 1.3.9,to 1.5.1
All other issues are good to go on patched folders and were successful.
The zc_install doesnt want to function even though the pages are present in the browser
URL is http:// marine reef aquatics.com/zc_install
I will donate a cup of java to ZC if someone resolves issue.
Linux server, PHP 5.4, 1.3.9 to 1.5.1 db upgrade only required ..all cart functions are fine from patching folder.
Please advise thank you!

Updated info to help resolve my db upgrade issue:
All configure incl. dist-configure in both store and admin files have been updated with my specific server/db/domain and with 1.5.1 folders...
Here are the 2 zc install links:
http://www.marine reef aquatics.com/zc_install/?main_page=database_upgrade and
http://www.marine reef aquatics.com/zc_install/?main_page=inspect
posted for verification of system spec & requirements and all good to go( curl isn't applicable to zc website so this setting was ignored since my curl is enable on my host server). Still no luck after reconfiguring and double checking all configure folders...same static buttons on db upgrade.

Thanks again!

johnnycascio:

Updated info to help resolve my db upgrade issue:
All configure incl. dist-configure in both store and admin files have been updated with my specific server/db/domain and with 1.5.1 folders...
Here are the 2 zc install links:
http://www.marine reef aquatics.com/zc_install/?main_page=database_upgrade and
http://www.marine reef aquatics.com/zc_install/?main_page=inspect
posted for verification of system spec & requirements and all good to go( curl isn't applicable to zc website so this setting was ignored since my curl is enable on my host server). Still no luck after reconfiguring and double checking all configure folders...same static buttons on db upgrade.

Thanks again!

In you url, the index. php is missing, this is the case on your whole site.
It should for instance read index.php?main_page=database_upgrade

Now I get
http://www.marine reef aquatics.com/zc_install/index.php?main_page=time_out

http://www.marine reefaquatics.com/zc_install/index.php/?main_page=inspect still static and not dynamic

the index.php took me to a text only page no fancy zencart logos etc.

johnnycascio:

Now I get
http://www.marine reef aquatics.com/zc_install/index.php?main_page=time_out

[http://www.marine reefaquatics.com/zc_install/index.php/?main_page=inspect still static and not dynamic

the index.php took me to a text only page no fancy zencart logos etc.

http://www.mariner eefaquatics.com/zc_install/?main_page=inspect doesn't go forward to next page (static)

I get timed out on database_upgrade page now even though I deleted the sessions on server in myphp admin!!

Plus now I'm getting internal server error!! http://www.marine reefaquatics.com/zc_install/index.php/?main_page=database_upgrade

Design75:

In you url, the index. php is missing, this is the case on your whole site.
It should for instance read index.php?main_page=database_upgrade

Didn't work....same static pages

Take a peek at: Why am I getting 500 INTERNAL SERVER errors?.

Basically there is something amiss with the uploaded files or server configuration (global or in a .htaccess file). To find the "error" you will most likely need to take a look at the webserver / php error logs. Your hosting provider should be able to assist you in finding / accessing the error logs for their webserver (and may need to enable error logging as some providers disable error logging).

The information in those logs is vital to helping determine the cause of HTTP 500 / Internal Server errors.

database upgrade required. please run the 1.3.9-to-1.5.0 upgrade via zc_install <<< still needed when I don''t have internal Server error

So I asked for help from professional zencart installers online and got this email from http://zencart4me.com

Hello John,

You can't do that. You can't upgrade from 1.39

1.5xx REQUIRES a total new install John.

Have you been handling this yourself? So far what I see is a mess.

Been doing this for 15 years and I am telling you that what you got is nothing but problems and nothing stable no matter what you do

Hmmm. I think you are a candidate for my services.

You can call me if you wish.

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DON'T CALL HIM OR VISIT Mr. BAD LINK on my homepage site...amateur at best

Update on my progress
I have now installed a CLEAN NEW INSTALL OF ZC 1.5.1 ...my issue now is how on earth do I change the sql database structure in myphpadmin in order to import it compatiblly to the new store install???? Because the old structure isn't flying if you know what I mean. I can import it into the new zen cart 1.5.1 store but it's incompatible with the new store... Please state line by line or link where I can find instructions to successfully import my sql db from 1.3.9 to the new store 1.5.1. I think I've clearly stated my issue and would deeply appreciate some EXPERT feedback! Thank you.

A quick search reveals: How do I rebuild my site? The article contains information how what exactly is involved in rebuilding an existing store on a newer version of Zen Cart.

The steps outlined in the above article pretty much explain the entire process. I'd highly recommend backing up the live store (database and files) before starting (just to be safe).

When going from 1.3.x to 1.5.x I tend to augment the above with:

1. Backup all aspects of 1.3.x
2. Install a "clean" ZC 1.5.x in a new folder (or subdomain). Make sure the database prefix is the SAME as the live store.
3. Drop all tables in the "clean" ZC 1.5.x database (phpMyAdmin or similiar).
4. Restore a copy of the 1.3.x database tables into the 1.5.x database (phpMyAdmin or similiar).
5. Rerun zc_install and choose "upgrade database". Do not re-run the entire install process.
6. Log into the Zen Cart admin interface change the store email addresses to appropriate ones to use during testing.
7. May wish to disable "email" unless testing something specific to emails. This will stop those annoying emails during setup and help avoid accidentally sending emails to customers (from the new 1.5.x store) before the store goes live.
8. Install and run Fix Cache Key.
9. Install Backup MYSQL (make a backup and test after EVERY module / template installed). This lets one go "backwards" in time for the database if something goes wrong when installing a module or template.
10. Customize store (write down any settings changed via the admin - you will need later).
11. Follow the instructions from the article. In particular make not of the once you're ready to "go live" section (do not forget step 5 - re-run any installers provided by modules or templates - and pull out that list of changed settings).
12. If needed rerun Fix Cache Key.

There's some discussion here:
http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?211484-1-3-9-database-used-with-1-5-1&highlight=database+1.51

Your site looks as though it is working except there's no content in the center column...?