HELP - trying to Upgrade from 1.3.1

I upload the zc_install (etc.) and when i open index.php it says

"
**Ready to Install? (This will wipe any existing data. You are NOT in Upgrade mode!!!)

any way i can get the installer to work? Thanks!
**

more specifically, i have no upgrade option! just install and re-check. I have uploaded the upgrade AGAIN, reloaded it to my ftp, checked my configure.php files, nothing seems out of sorts. PLEASE HELP!!!!

Did you follow upgrade instructions/faq as shown at
https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=98

yes - :( - i had already done this with another site of mine and it worked fine.

Please help! i'm still coming up with the same window. "you are not in update mode!"... I've reinstalled zc_install package and everything! and yes i have done as the tutorial suggests... please help!!!

I am guessing that you are using a test directory such as /new_shop and test database with a "copy" of your Live site database in it to "practice" upgrading your site ...

Make sure that you have a copy of your Live Site's files:
/includes/configure.php
/admin/includes/configure.php

And that you copied those to:
/new_shop/includes/configure.php
/new_shop/admin/includes/configure.php

And then edited the paths and database name, username and password to reflect the NEW SHOP path for /new_shop and the new database ...

And that you did backup the Live Shop database and load it into the NEW SHOP database so that it can be UPGRADED on your first test through of this ...

I see the upgrade button and when I click it it says the config file not writable.. so I chmod to 777 then the upgrade option goes away and I have to select install... any ideas will this upgrade? I need to transfer the old database from 1.30 thanks

How do you upgrade? Upgrade database?

OK, I've been pulling my hair out for the better part of a day trying to figure out how to get the "Upgrade" button to appear. Checked and re-checked my config, made multiple new databases and set permissions each time. Still could not figure it out. I'm trying this on my OSX development machine as I have some major template mods to do before going live, but I wanted the live data.

Here's what fixed my troubles. In both of my config files, I had set my db connection info for my local db. I also had the database connection info for my live server commented out using the php comment //. For some reason the zen-cart installer was combining the commented out info with the uncommented code. I removed the commented db info and all is well.

Hi,
i'm not good with this sort of stuff and the tutorials are not helping,
i would like to up grade my site.
after i download the file what next? :lamo:
can some body talk me through this step by step.
Please help me:cry:

The /docs/ folder is a pretty good place to start, and this file in particular does a pretty good job of explaining step by step:

/docs/2.readme_how_to_upgrade.html

A few pointers:

1. Make backups.
2. Go slowly. It won't happen in 'a couple hours'.
3. Make notes as you go - it will help with the next upgrade.
4. Use the forum when you get stuck. Search for you problem before you ask a new question. Chances are somebody has had the same problem you are having.
5. Don't ask blanket "Help" questions. Nobody has the time to hold your hand. Be specific if you expect to get help.

Hope this helps, and good luck.

biggs:

In both of my config files, I had set my db connection info for my local db. I also had the database connection info for my live server commented out using the php comment //. For some reason the zen-cart installer was combining the commented out info with the uncommented code. I removed the commented db info and all is well.

Man this totally saved my bacon! What a weird bug!

Thanks!