http://wordpress.org/support/ WordPress › Support Tag: downgrade en Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:54:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/support/topic/330481#post-1277477 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:49:02 +0000 esmi 1277477@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>2.8.5 <strong>is</strong> a stable version. Try re-uploading the wp-admin and wp-includes folder from a fresh download of WP 2.8.5. If you have installed and activated any plugins, deactivate them. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/330481#post-1276987 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:43:56 +0000 chardixon 1276987@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>I did a new install of wordpress 2.8.5.<br /> I have never used wordpress before. The install went fine. I posted some blogs, but I couldn't see what I was typing until I posted and previewed.<br /> The HTML tab option doesn't work.<br /> Many of the buttons don't work, when you click on them they don't work.<br /> When I try to configure the sidebar for widgets. I just get the little 2 lines w/ arrows on all 4 points , and then when you try to move it it just highlights everything, all the widgets.<br /> I can't add pictures or other media.<br /> etc...<br /> Any help at all would be appreciated.<br /> Is there a stable version I can downgrade to? How do I downgrade? </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/322497#post-1259681 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:44:16 +0000 alism 1259681@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Don't do it. You'll spend the rest of your days cleaning up after being hacked otherwise! </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/322497#post-1259676 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:40:40 +0000 ShxTrading 1259676@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>i am about to do the same thing. i can not find a working theme. I spend days trying to set it up then find it it will never work because it is supported on an older version of wordpress. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/322497#post-1251198 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:04 +0000 iridiax 1251198@http://wordpress.org/support/ <blockquote><p>I am using Wordpress 2.8.4 but I want to downgrade to an older version. </p></blockquote> <p>Why? Older versions have unpatched security problems, which can leave your site vulnerable to hacking.</p> <p><a href="http://wordpress.org/development/2009/09/keep-wordpress-secure/" rel="nofollow">http://wordpress.org/development/2009/09/keep-wordpress-secure/</a> </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/322497#post-1251190 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:41:31 +0000 gentrobot 1251190@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Hi ! I am using Wordpress 2.8.4 but I want to downgrade to an older version..probably 2.7.1 or lower. Can you please tell me how to do that, without affecting my present posts, plugins and layout ?<br /> I don't wanna change my layout and the posts, if at all I may be required to install the plugins afresh I can afford to do that.<br /> Thanks! </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1218582 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:24:02 +0000 bolonki 1218582@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Hey ZNUFF, you say 2.8 it's not buggy? If you want to see how good this version is, <a href="http://img6.imageshack.us/i/loadcpu.png/">take a look at the monstrous increase in server load</a> after upgrading to 2.8, it's mind boggling the amount of resources it needs. It's a dedicated quad-core server, I'm running Wp-SuperCache, Wp-Widget Cache, Op code cache, MySQL query caching, Nginx is the server replacing Apache and look at the 10x server load and cpu increase brought about by Wordpress version 2.8 ! </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1191988 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:34:44 +0000 techybiz 1191988@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>@Znuff: I beg to differ. I had never downloaded WordPress before. I downloaded the current 2.8.4 release, made the alterations to the files, and uploaded. All seemed to install correctly. I was able to successfully login; however, as I began exploring the CMS Dashboard, I noticed several things that were not working properly (And I had not installed any themes, nor activated any plug-ins).</p> <p>The problems I encountered were/are:<br /> - Widgets: The cursor changes to a cross-arrow cursor as if it is going to reposition the widget when I drag it; however, it does not drag with any of them - no matter the browser.<br /> - I use Windows XP and IE6/7: The Admin Dashboard displays fine.<br /> - When I use Google Chrome or Windows Firefox: The Admin displays, but looks as if there is no CSS on the page, so all the links are lined up down the left side.<br /> - It appears I am unable to Edit a post, as the text appears to be white, resulting in the ability to see what I am typing... and the button to change text colors does not respond when clicking it.<br /> - The "Screen Options" button in the top-right of the Dashboard does not respond at all when clicking it.</p> <p>So, not to be too disagreeable: 2.8.4 is way buggy to me, if for no other reason than the Widgets do not work. Very annoying, and very un-useful.</p> <p>I'm glad there are previous versions to download. I maintain one client's site who has the 2.6 version running on it, and it seems stable. (That's what intrigued me about WordPress). I will try and download that and use it.</p> <p>Thanks so much,<br /> Shane </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/296595#post-1161985 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:35:18 +0000 drdave17 1161985@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Yes I did. MediaCaster negative. Not sure about the other guy.</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Dave </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/296595#post-1161330 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:35:51 +0000 mrmist 1161330@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>You would be best off contacting the plugin author and seeing when they will make their plugin compatible with 2.8.2 than reverting to an insecure version. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/296595#post-1161323 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:31:29 +0000 drdave17 1161323@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Or isn't it possible say to embed a flash movie with play control for my audio?</p> <p>The one I tried did not work either.</p> <p>Dave </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/296595#post-1160831 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:10:06 +0000 drdave17 1160831@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>I am beginning to believe that wordpress v 2.8.8 is not a good version at this time?</p> <p>Some of the media plugins I tried do not work.</p> <p>MediaCaster and WPAudio</p> <p>Dave </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1134261 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:09:56 +0000 Znuff 1134261@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>@cmscritic: I've been on the devel branch with 2.8 for ages and I never had problems. People should check their idiotic plugins/themes before talking crap around here. </p> <p>Not buggy, move along. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/287943#post-1132019 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:11:47 +0000 esmi 1132019@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Can you create new posts? </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/287943#post-1132002 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:03:28 +0000 ven4online 1132002@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Hi esmi,</p> <p>i tried a downgrade to 2.7.1 using the web host application (restored to the date before i upgraded 2.8) still the problem is there. i mean even with 2.7.1 i am seeing that issue.</p> <p>So now moved back to 2.8, let me check the other ways mentioned in that post.</p> <p>If nothing works out, what to do ? I have to make a refresh install of WP ?</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> -Ven </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/287943#post-1131902 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:56:41 +0000 esmi 1131902@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Have you tried:</p> <p>- disabling Google Gears if you have that running/installed.</p> <p>- deactivating all plugins to see if this resolves the problem. If this works, re-activate the plugins one by one until you find the problematic plugin(s).</p> <p>- switching to the default theme to rule out any theme-related problems.</p> <p> - <a href="http://codex.wordpress.org/FAQ_Troubleshooting#How_to_deactivate_all_plugins_when_not_able_to_access_the_administrative_menus.3F">renaming the plugins folder via FTP</a></p> <p>- reading <a href="http://wordpress.org/support/topic/279132" rel="nofollow">http://wordpress.org/support/topic/279132</a> </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/287943#post-1131135 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:59:30 +0000 ven4online 1131135@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>I have a problem with wordpress admin.</p> <p>When I gave "Update Post", it is not doing an update instead it is waiting forever and finally shows a blank screen. Similarly, if i edit the theme files from Edit Themes and on giving a "Update File" behaves the same (the browser status shows "Waiting sitename.com.....") and finally ends up with a blank screen.</p> <p>i believe some write operation is not happening to the database or its deadlocked somewhere, i am able to browse through my site it works fine.</p> <p>i am using the latest WP ver 2.8, i tried re-install WP from "Upgrade" page but still the problem exists.</p> <p>It looks strange, in the morning i was able to do a post but by night when i tried this is happening. in between i changed nothing.<br /> Help me, what i could do now ? my URL is emoneymakingonline dot com.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> -Ven </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1127549 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:52:04 +0000 csleh 1127549@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>oops, used a different browser and am able to get around in admin again. sorry, skipped over that bit in the tips.</p> <p>Also FYI, sometimes a plugin says it's compatible, but it might not be 100%, only you don't find that out until everything is upgraded. If a plugin is critical and you aren't a coder, might be best to wait until other people have confirmed compatibility. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1127419 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:34:07 +0000 csleh 1127419@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>hmm. upgraded to 2.8. was a bit buggy. disabled all plugins. dashboard only shows "loading..." but no articles. Theme admin is showing files inside a folder within the theme folder. Side menu items stay open until another menu is chosen, except posts which will not shut. Reinstalled 2.8. cleared cache, logged in again. Cannot choose "default" for permalinks; message says updated but custom is still selected. Using php 5.<br /> Something isn't working properly but it doesn't seem like a plugin is the issue. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/280097#post-1116346 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:24:43 +0000 rotarjen 1116346@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>I would like to Downgrade because our wp-ecommerce shopping cart worked perfectly in the previous version of wordpress, and does not work at all since we upgraded. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1112767 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:29:42 +0000 demetris 1112767@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p><strong>cmscritic</strong> said:</p> <blockquote><p>People use themes, what do you expect people to do? Use the default? I think not. Enough with the excuses and prepare a fix.. it's what we need.</p></blockquote> <p>I won’t say that this release was perfect, but, on the other hand, do you expect every new WordPress version to be backwards compatible with every theme and plugin? This, in my opinion, is not possible or desirable.</p> <p>If people depend on a particular theme or use plugins that are critical to their sites, then people should check before upgrading to a new version of WordPress.</p> <p>That said, a lot depends on the themes/plugins too. I don’t know if it’s a matter of code quality or just plain luck, but most themes and plugins I am familiar with work fine with new WP versions, even when they have not been upgraded.</p> <p>For example, Sandbox, one of the best themes and the base of many of the best themes, has not been updated for WP 2.7 or WP 2.8, yet it works fine with both. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1112602 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:55:35 +0000 MichaelH 1112602@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>@hcnoel - You will want to first backup your current database just in case...see <a href="http://codex.wordpress.org/Backing_Up_Your_Database">Backing_Up_Your_Database</a></p> <p>Then DROP your current database tables using <a href="http://codex.wordpress.org/phpMyAdmin">phpMyAdmin</a>.</p> <p>Then review <a href="http://codex.wordpress.org/Restoring_Your_Database_From_Backup">Restoring_Your_Database_From_Backup</a>. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1112214 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:29:48 +0000 hcnoel 1112214@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>I tried restoring the files from an earlier backup without modifying the wp-content, so as not to loose my blog entries and the login lands on a screen immediately requesting an upgrade. Is there any way around this?</p> <p>Can someone please just tell me how to restore my database and files to accomplish a downgrade? </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1111390 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:14:24 +0000 cmscritic 1111390@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>MichaelH: Don't blame the buggered release on themes and plugins. This is quite simply the <strong>worst</strong> WordPress release ever and it's unbelievable that this atrocity was allowed to be released with the issues it has. </p> <p>People use themes, what do you expect people to do? Use the default? I think not. Enough with the excuses and prepare a fix.. it's what we need. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/280097#post-1103637 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:58:00 +0000 cryptidwolf 1103637@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Unless you made a backup, your pretty much boned. Why downgrade? </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/280097#post-1103597 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:08:22 +0000 xcaballe 1103597@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Does anyone have any experience downgrading WordPress from 2.8 to version 2.7.1? </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/279936#post-1103289 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:45:53 +0000 MichaelH 1103289@http://wordpress.org/support/ <blockquote><p>I am simply requesting an Auto Downgrade Button To 2.7.1 for all of the people that have upgraded to 2.8 and now no longer have a functional site. </p></blockquote> <p>That would require backing up a database and saving that backup, plus backing up the original files and saving that. So then what if you have problems in doing those backups, or what if there were problems in 'restoring' those backups? It's hard enough to test all the various server environments now. </p> <blockquote><p>I dare say that an auto-install back to 2.7.1 would solve about 98% of the issues that have flooded this board about 2.8. </p></blockquote> <p>Actually most of the problems with 2.8 are a result of incompatible plugins and themes.</p> <p>There's some discussion going on that would check an installation's plugins and warn if it looked like the plugins were not functional up to a given WordPress version.</p> <p>Pointing to the more-or-less duplicate topic you created:<br /> <a href="http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278864" rel="nofollow">http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278864</a> </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/279936#post-1103094 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:48:22 +0000 Andrew Anderson 1103094@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>I am simply requesting an Auto Downgrade Button To 2.7.1 for all of the people that have upgraded to 2.8 and now no longer have a functional site.</p> <p>Regardless of whose fault it is, far too many people pushed the automatic upgrade button and now have sites that don't work.</p> <p>I dare say that an auto-install back to 2.7.1 would solve about 98% of the issues that have flooded this board about 2.8.</p> <p>Hope someone will take it under advisement.</p> <p>Cheers,<br /> Andrew </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1101139 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:40:18 +0000 rickbakas 1101139@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>I too am thinking of downgrading. I'm not able to use many of the dashboard items. Like when I go to create a new post, I'm not able to add a photo or video. I click "add photo" or "add video" but nothing happens. In fact, that happens with many of the dashboard buttons. I click them, but nothing happens. </p> http://wordpress.org/support/topic/278956#post-1100880 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:50:22 +0000 MichaelH 1100880@http://wordpress.org/support/ <p>Most problems with 2.8 have been a result of plugins, themes, or not enough memory allocated to PHP.</p> <p>See <a href="http://wordpress.org/support/topic/279132">2.8 Problems and Solutions (FAQ)</a>. </p>