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<p>alternative method</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>Suggest an alternative method may be easier<br /> <br /> Backup<br /> <br /> * Set your Default Template as a standard one.<br /> * Uninstall any 3rd party custom Templates.<br /> * Use the http://joomlacode.org/gf/download/frsrelease/15178/66272/Joomla_1.6.0_to_1.6.5-Stable-Patch_Package.zip Just unzip and upload to replace the core files.<br /> * Use the Joomla auto updater to 'Find updates' then install. Please note this is a two step process because it updates to 1.7.0 first. <br /> * Check your site Database tab and Discover http://docs.joomla.org/Upgrading_from_an_existing_version#Checking_Your_Site<br /> <br /> If you server restriction prevents you from using the Joomla auto updater then move the site to localhost on your PC and update there. And move back to the server when the update is done.</div>

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