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After I found the feed error since 3 days ago, I have decided to upgrade my wordpress to the latest version Wordpress 2.5. Although I hate to upgrade (the most tedious job), but I have no choice to do so. I suspect my blog has been infected by some spyware. I even cannot enter to the main page when I try to access today’s afternoon.

The only way I think the virus can infect my blog is via ftp client. I always like to let my ftp client open. I suspect the spyware might upload itself or perhaps change some coding in my php? I know IE still able to browse my blog but Firefox banned to enter.

The Fastest Way Upgrade to Wordpress 2.5

After some research and my experience, I some out a method to upgrade my wordpress within 5 minutes. Because I can’t afford to down my blog or use hours to reinstall the whole wordpress engine. If you are in my same state, I believe the methods below can help you upgrade successfully within minutes.

I have upgraded mine in 5 easy steps below, how about you?

1. Backup, backup, backup! - Since I have set up daily backup on my wordpress database, I no need to worry about backup. Just need to make sure my backup can be unzip and the sql file is there. If you have not do so, you might want to use “Wordpress Database Backup” plugin to setup your backup schedule. You can backup as file into your computer or request send email in attachment to you in daily basis.

2. Download and unzip Wordpress 2.5 - Download the latest Wordpress 2.5 (~5MB) in 2 minutes and unzip it into a folder.

3. Edit wp-config.php - Edit the WP-config.php sample file. Normally just put in your wordpress database name, mysql username and password. Check back your current wp-config file at your blog if you are not sure.

4. Upload the Wordpress 2.5 - Upload Wordpress 2.5 engine to your blog using ftp client, EXCEPT the folder “WP-Content“. The WP-Content folder contain your themes and plugins that we are using. Don’t replace it, or your hard design theme will gone!

5. Upgrade - After upload all necessary files, browse to http://www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin/upgrade.php at browser. Follow the instructions to continue and it should complete within seconds!

6. That’s it. No more steps needed. Just double check your plugins if you want more. But so far all necessary plugins work for me.

My two cents

Huh~ sweat! After upgrade to Wordpress 2.5 using the fastest way, now my blog has come back alive. I have to admit this new interface has confused me on the button’s arrangement. But I have used to it after play around.

I like the icon and interface written in Ajax, it is nice and soft in color. Also it has integrate with auto tags suggestion, I have just added tags for this post with single click. Save me some time. Of course the main reason I upgrade my wordpress is its version 2.5 does include security fixes. So it is recommended for all users.

Have you upgraded your wordpress? How long have you used? Please give your comment here…

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