WampServer

Hi, this is the first time I will update Wampserver and although I checked the wampserver.aviatechno page I still have lots of doubts. I started building my website and I don't know how to back up my files, hence I am a wee bit concerned about uninstalling my old version of Wampserver (3.1.4). Could anybody explain me how I can back up my files, please. What happens with all the plugins and themes you install in Wordpress?
Would not be better to install the addons individually or it just will take more time to do the same thing?
I've almost forgotten how I installed wordpress, so I will also appreciate if you could remember me the steps to follow or link me a webpage where it is explained I it would be very helpful.
Thanks a lot for your time

Hi,

It is an update of Wampserver files. It does not modify your configuration. You don't need to uninstall.

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Hi,
I don't know how to update those files. Could you please explain me where i can find those files? It would be done automatically?

Thanks

Hi,

You don't need to know where Wampserver files are. You run (as an administrator) the update 3.1.7 exe and all files will be updated automatically.

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Hi,
I wanted to get an update.
And I wonder why this is a warning to phpmyadmin?
Explanation of warning___
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Database server
Server: MySQL (127.0.0.1 via TCP/IP)
Server type: MySQL
Server connection: SSL is not being used Documentation <------
Server version: 5.7.24 - MySQL Community Server (GPL)
Protocol version: 10
User: akim@localhost
Server charset: UTF-8 Unicode (utf8)

please guide!

Hi,

Can you start your own NEW Thread please.
This has nothing to do with the context of this Thread

Start your Thread with the answers to these questions [forum.wampserver.com]

Then tell us anything and everything that you have changed since the initial install of WAMPServer

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(Windows 10 Pro 64bit) (Wampserver 3.3.4 64bit) Aestan Tray Menu 3.2.5.4
<Apache versions MULTIPE> <PHP versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Versions MULTIPLE>
<MariaDB versions MULTIPLE> <phpMyAdmin versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Workbench 8.0.23>
Read The Manuals Apache -- MySQL -- PHP -- phpMyAdmin
Get your Apache/MySQL/mariaDB/PHP ADDONs here from the WAMPServer alternate Repo
-X-X-X- Backup your databases regularly Here is How dont regret it later! Yes even when developing -X-X-X-

Thx!

Hi,

So let me see if I understood right: If I want to update my WampServer I have to go to wampserver.aviatechno.net/ and then on the wampserver updates I have to click to the 3.1,7 and run it. Is that right?
I won't need update anything else aside?

Yes,

Under
Wampserver Updates

click on Wampserver update 3.1.7

Download the update, run the update.

This will only change WAMPServers own internal code and effect NOTHING as far as the versions of Apache/PHP/MySQL/mariadb that you currently have installed. Nor will it change which versions of these you are currently using.

It is purely a WAMPServer internals update.

But normal RULES APPLY. Make sure you always have a backup of your site code and your databases before changing anything But thats just sensible daily practice anyway

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(Windows 10 Pro 64bit) (Wampserver 3.3.4 64bit) Aestan Tray Menu 3.2.5.4
<Apache versions MULTIPE> <PHP versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Versions MULTIPLE>
<MariaDB versions MULTIPLE> <phpMyAdmin versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Workbench 8.0.23>
Read The Manuals Apache -- MySQL -- PHP -- phpMyAdmin
Get your Apache/MySQL/mariaDB/PHP ADDONs here from the WAMPServer alternate Repo
-X-X-X- Backup your databases regularly Here is How dont regret it later! Yes even when developing -X-X-X-



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/13/2019 09:45AM by RiggsFolly.

Ok, thanks.

I thought when I would update Wampserver, it will update automatically Apache/PHP/MySQL/mariadb. I also have to update all these versions. Do I have to do the same as for Wampserver, going to the addons section? If so, I am running x64, Do I have to download both 32 and 64?
I guess the last version is always at the bottom, the one has the big number, isn't it?

No
If you are using WampServer 32 download the 32bit versions
If you are using WampServer 64bit download only 64bit versions

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(Windows 10 Pro 64bit) (Wampserver 3.3.4 64bit) Aestan Tray Menu 3.2.5.4
<Apache versions MULTIPE> <PHP versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Versions MULTIPLE>
<MariaDB versions MULTIPLE> <phpMyAdmin versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Workbench 8.0.23>
Read The Manuals Apache -- MySQL -- PHP -- phpMyAdmin
Get your Apache/MySQL/mariaDB/PHP ADDONs here from the WAMPServer alternate Repo
-X-X-X- Backup your databases regularly Here is How dont regret it later! Yes even when developing -X-X-X-

I didn't update Mariadb and MySql yet, as I don't know if will affect my website. The important reminder below MariaDB made me hesitate.

How should I update them?

I found PhpSysInfo at aviatechno.net and I checked my wampserver and I don't have it. What's that? Do I need to install it too?

Thanks

The download and install of the new versions of ANY addon, WILL NOT effect what you are currently running within WAMPServer.

Once you download and install the new version, you will still be using the current versions of Apache/Mysql/PHP.

You should then Backup (Export) your database from the current version (put somewhere safe) and then switch versions using the wampmanager icon menus

Then restore the database(s) and recreate any user accounts yo may have been using.

The old version of MySQL for example will still be available, so if you miss one database lets say, you can just switch back to the old version and snag another backup. Then switch back to the new version and restore it.

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(Windows 10 Pro 64bit) (Wampserver 3.3.4 64bit) Aestan Tray Menu 3.2.5.4
<Apache versions MULTIPE> <PHP versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Versions MULTIPLE>
<MariaDB versions MULTIPLE> <phpMyAdmin versions MULTIPLE> <MySQL Workbench 8.0.23>
Read The Manuals Apache -- MySQL -- PHP -- phpMyAdmin
Get your Apache/MySQL/mariaDB/PHP ADDONs here from the WAMPServer alternate Repo
-X-X-X- Backup your databases regularly Here is How dont regret it later! Yes even when developing -X-X-X-



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/17/2019 03:21PM by RiggsFolly.

Used the update Wampserver (was 3.1.1) to 3.1.7. (only one update file available, had both 32 and 64 in the exe). Understood that nothing but Wampserver is update, not apache etc. But why isn't even the version updated in the Windows 10 'W' popup? Still indicates 3.1.1. Even the 'about' shows 3.1.1. Where do I make sure it is update?

When I did the update from 3.0, it did change the version to 3.1.1, but not this update.

Ron

Windows10,WampServer (32) 3.1.1-PHP 7.03,MySql5.6.17,



Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 03/19/2019 08:39PM by ronk.

Hi,

All Wampserver update must change the version number.
If version number is not changed means that the update is not correct.
As for all update and addons, exe must be launched as an administrator, I.e. Right-click then run as an administrator.

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Yes, I did right click, run as administrator (twice now) this exe wampserver3_x86_x64_update3.1.7.exe, all proceeded normally, said finished, but, no change to version. 'About' shows 3.1.1, as does popup with left click on systray.

Wampmanager.exe has date of 9/3/2008, shortcut wampserver shortcut has date of 6/28/2018.

It detected proper folder/directory to install where v.3.1.1 is, and copies initiated, but doesn't seem anything updated. Iused software 'Everything' to scan entire system for any other Wamp files, but none. Wampmanager.ini dated 9/2018 ,
;WAMPCONFIGSTART
ImageList=images_off.bmp
ServiceCheckInterval=1
ServiceGlyphRunning=13
ServiceGlyphPaused=14
ServiceGlyphStopped=15
TrayIconAllRunning=16
TrayIconSomeRunning=17
TrayIconNoneRunning=18
ID={wampserver}
AboutHeader=WAMPSERVER 3.1.1 32bit
AboutVersion=Version 3.1.1
;WAMPCONFIGEND

Puzzling. Last update so smooth. This one, nothing happens. v3.1.1 still there.

I did find a 'wampmanager.conf in the Wamp root dir, which looks correct and has current date though:
[main]
language = "english"
status = "offline"
wampserverVersion = "3.1.7"
installDir ="R:/Wamp"
;Path of the Browser used by Wampserver
;May be modfied with the absolute path of the browser exe file
;(Use / instead of \)
navigator ="C:/Program Files (x86)/Mozilla Firefox/firefox.exe"
;Path of the Text Editor used by Wampserver
;May be modfied with the absolute path of the Text Editor exe file
;(Use / instead of \)
editor ="C:/WINDOWS/notepad.exe"
defaultLanguage = english
wampserverMode= "32bit"

But is the 'conf' file even being used at all? Is there an install log to look at?

Ron



Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 03/19/2019 10:22PM by ronk.

Hi,

As wampmanager.conf reflect 3.1.7, the update 3.1.7 is done.
Wampmanager.ini is recreated each time Wampserver is launched or refresh (Right-click Refresh).

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OK, wampmanager.conf is updated and that is good, ..but you say, wampmanaer.ini is updated everytime it is launched. Well, I've refreshed or rebooted several times since my post, and the ini file remains at 3.1.1, not 3.1.7, so it either it fails to refresh that file, ..or the update was not complete.

Is there any other way to prove It is on 3.1.7? Perhaps compare wampmanager.exe files before and after (I have two laptops with Wamp installed, one is still on 3.1.1.

Hi,

Wampmanager.exe is never changed with updates.
Are you sure that you have only one install of Wampserver ?
Are you sure that the file wampmanager.conf updated is in the same folder of wampmanager.ini you see.?

As I am not at home, It is diffcult to write long explanations with a Smartphone.

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Wampmanager.exe is never changed with updates.
----OK, then is there something else that changes I could check.
Are you sure that you have only one install of Wampserver ?
----definitely only one: R?/Wamp. Verified with software 'everything.exe'.
Are you sure that the file wampmanager.conf updated is in the same folder of wampmanager.ini you see.?
----Yes, both are in the same folder: R:/Wamp,
R:\Wamp>dir
Volume in drive R is Genealogy
Volume Serial Number is 4BA3-2F00

Directory of R:\Wamp

03/19/2019 04:43 PM <DIR> .
03/19/2019 04:43 PM <DIR> ..
01/09/2019 07:55 PM <DIR> alias
01/09/2019 07:56 PM <DIR> apps
12/31/2010 09:39 AM 4,790 barimage.bmp
01/09/2019 07:57 PM <DIR> bin
01/13/2019 09:33 AM 6,359 changelog.txt
12/29/2018 05:46 PM 30,006 images_off.bmp
12/29/2018 05:46 PM 30,006 images_on.bmp
05/12/2018 03:08 PM 3,996 install.txt
01/13/2019 09:37 AM 331,996 instructions_for_use.pdf
03/19/2019 04:05 PM <DIR> lang
11/06/2015 10:00 AM 8,156 licence.txt
12/31/2010 12:26 PM 15,668 license.txt
03/17/2019 12:54 PM <DIR> logs
01/13/2019 09:27 AM 2,651 mariadb_mysql.txt
01/09/2019 07:58 PM <DIR> media
02/22/2019 03:55 PM <DIR> private
09/27/2017 04:26 PM 112 quit_wampserver.bat
11/11/2015 04:34 PM 943 read_after_install-english.txt
09/12/2017 02:50 PM 207,213 read_after_installation.pdf
10/22/2017 03:09 PM 1,101,536 read_after_installation.rtf
09/12/2017 12:58 PM 3,395 read_after_installation.txt
03/19/2019 04:05 PM <DIR> scripts
03/19/2019 08:10 PM <DIR> tmp
01/09/2019 07:58 PM <DIR> tools
06/28/2014 03:59 PM 379,248 unins000.dat
06/28/2014 03:57 PM 913,246 unins000.exe
01/14/2018 10:18 AM 902,554 unins001.dat
01/14/2018 10:15 AM 1,398,581 unins001.exe
09/27/2017 04:31 PM 169 uninstall_services.bat
01/09/2019 07:58 PM <DIR> vhosts
03/19/2019 04:05 PM 2,637 wampmanager.conf
09/03/2008 03:46 PM 1,233,408 wampmanager.exe
09/21/2018 06:45 PM 515,915 wampmanager.ini
01/13/2019 09:56 AM 28,308 wampmanager.tpl
06/28/2014 03:59 PM 13,554 wampmanager.tplORG32
03/19/2019 04:05 PM <DIR> www
24 File(s) 7,134,447 bytes
14 Dir(s) 25,804,734,464 bytes free


Sorry to bother you; just seems to be a bug somewhere with update 3.1.1 to 3.1.7, because there were no errors, said finished update.

Tried placing the update exe in the R: Drive, ran it there, same results.

Ron