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1. NewsCorpse
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #
   

   I'm looking for step-by-step instructions on upgrading from 2.5.1 to 2.9.2.

   I would like to be able to create a test blog and then just copy over the files to my blog's folder when I've got it working the way I want - if that's possible and easy. If not, then just the instructions will do.

   Thanks.

2. Shane G.
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #
   

   Hi,

   Refer this article and check the automatic as well as manual upgrade.

   http://codex.wordpress.org/Updating_WordPress

   Do not forget to take the backup first.

   Thanks,

   Shane G.

3. NewsCorpse
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #
   

   Shane, thanks for the response, but is that the procedure even if I'm upgrading from an older (2.5.1) version?

   I have seen some trouble reports when doing this. Is that just a few exceptions that I probably do not have to worry about, or are there special steps I should take to avoid those troubles?

   Also, if I want to do the upgrade on a test version of my blog so that I can be sure it's working (and maybe even change the theme), is that easy and/or possible?

4. MichaelH
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #
   

   You should be able to upgrade from 2.5.1 to 2.9.2 following the Upgrading WordPress instructions.

   You could also do the upgrade on a test version but to do that you many want to review Moving WordPress and install that using something like XAMPP on your local computer.

5. NewsCorpse
   Member
   Posted 3 years ago #
   

   Thanks MichaelH. I'll give it a shot.

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