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How do I Uninstall and reinstall Joomla?

Last updated on December 26, 2022 @ 3:54 pm

If you’re having problems with your Joomla installation, there are a few things you can do to try to fix them. First, check the installation guide for your platform to see if there are any specific steps you need to take. If not, you can try the following:

Uninstall Joomla

If you’re having problems with your Joomla installation and you’re using a web server, you can try to uninstall it. To uninstall Joomla, follow these steps:

1. Go to the website where you installed Joomla.

2. Click the “Joomla!” menu item.

3. Click the “Uninstall” link next to Joomla.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Reinstall Joomla

If you’re having problems with your Joomla installation and you’re using a local installation, you can try to reinstall it. To reinstall Joomla, follow these steps:

PRO TIP: If you are having problems with your Joomla installation, it is recommended that you uninstall and then reinstall Joomla. However, before you do this, you should backup your website and database. This process will delete all files and data associated with your Joomla installation, so it is important to have a backup.

1. Make sure you have the correct files and folders.

2. Copy the Joomla, index.php, and settings files to the Joomla root folder.

3. Copy the files and folders for the language you want to use to the language folder.

4. Copy the files and folders for the database you want to use to the database folder.

5. Copy the files and folders for the extension you want to use to the extension folder.

6. If you’re using a different web server, copy the Joomla.php file to the web server’s root folder.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.