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EasyPHP: transferring my data to a new install with files only (no database dumps)


I reinstalled Windows (I had v8.1, now v10) but forgot to save my databases as dump files. I do have my old EasyPHP folder with everything in it though. So I installed a new EasyPHP but now I don't know how to transfer my databases from the old EasyPHP install to the new one.

I tried to copy the content of my old binaries/mysql/data/ to the new one, to no avail (database connection errors).

  • Old EasyPHP: EasyPHP DevServer 14.1 VC11
  • New EasyPHP: EasyPHP DevServer 14.1 VC9

Solution

  • Seems like some people have faced the same problem too. This is my solution:

    I simply ignored the regular, proper install process. I just launched the main executable (EasyPHP-DevServer-14.1VC11.exe), got a message asking me to update configuration file (sorry I don't remember what exactly), I clicked yes, and now I obtain the exact same state as before. No need to go through any install process.

    I'll update this answer if I come across any unexpected problem down the line but it seems to work pretty well so far.