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Updgrading From A Previous Version

To upgrade from a previous version of this plugin, delete the entire folder and files from the previous version of the plugin and then follow the installation instructions below. Or just use the 'Automatic upgrade' feature

Installing The Plugin

Extract all files from the ZIP file, making sure to keep the file structure intact, and then upload it to /wp-content/plugins/.

This should result in the following file structure:

- wp-content
    - plugins
        - dashboard-recent-posts-extended
            | dashboard-recent-posts-extended.php
            | readme.txt

Then just visit your admin area and activate the plugin.

See Also: "Installing Plugins" article on the WP Codex

Using The Plugin

The new widget will show up automatically on your dashboard. If you use Dashboard Widget Manager plugin and have specified a custom widget order, you will need to visit it's management page and add this new widget to your dashboard.