Consequences of overwriting from a backup??

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting' started by t01etown, May 8, 2009.

  1. t01etown

    t01etown aMember Pro Customer

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    Can anyone tell me what the consequences would be to overwriting my entire amember directory from a backup a few weeks old?

    My database is fine, so I'm wondering if the data and htaccess files would be automatically updated by the database or would I "lose" the newest members? If so, what essential files would I need to save from my current directory before overwriting with the backup files?

    Thanks so much!
    Lorrie :)
  2. codeispoetry

    codeispoetry aMember Pro Customer

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    If your upgrade/overwrite doesn't affect the database, then it shouldn't affect your members.

    But don't overwrite your htaccess files ;)

    Lee
  3. t01etown

    t01etown aMember Pro Customer

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    Thanks, Lee- I wasn't sure if there was anything else besides my htaccess file that might be affected. Appreciate your reply! :)

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