Forum Better to UPGRADE or use IMPEX (3.8 to 4)
 

Hello,

I am looking to get onto VB4.0. However, I foresee many problems. My board has been hacked to high hell and back again that I rather suspect, even if I do disable all my mods, the upgrade will not be error-free. In fact, I anticipate lots of problems, considering that many others are having similar problems too.

Further, the MYSQL database is also filled with useless information of previous hacks that left bits and pieces even after uninstall, which is disheartening to say the least.

Would I be better off using the IMPEX system? That is, could I not import all the posts/threads/users from my 3.8 into my 4.2 fresh install?


To make matters even worse, I am planning on switching my forum's directory (from forum to root).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.