The discover tool in your Joomla site helps you find extensions that your database knows nothing about. In this video we will see what to do about the things the Joomla discover tool discovers on your site!
00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
01:02 - Discover Tool Overview
02:45 - Importance of Backing Up Your Site
03:50 - Using Staging Environment
04:50 - Accessing the Discover Tool
06:00 - Installing Discovered Items & Uninstalling Discovered Items
10:15 - Manually Deleting Files
- Deleting Templates
- Deleting Modules
- Deleting Plugins
20:40 - Confirming Clean Discover Tool
21:30 - Final Tips and Outro
SUMMARY
Introduction and Purpose
Discover tool identifies files in your Joomla site that the database doesn't recognize.
Backup Your Site
Always make a backup before modifying or deleting any files.
Using the Staging Environment
Use the StagIt extension to create a staging copy of your site for safe testing.
Accessing the Discover Tool
Go to the backend of your Joomla site and navigate to the Discover Tool under the System menu.
Identifying Files
The tool lists files the database knows nothing about, providing options to install, uninstall, or delete.
Installing Files
Select and install known files (e.g., Casapia template) to make them available in the backend.
Uninstalling Files
After installation, files can be uninstalled via the Extension Manager if not needed.
Deleting Unknown Files
For unknown or incompatible files, manually delete them from your file manager.
Verifying File Deletion
Refresh the Discover Tool to ensure the files are removed from the list.
Final Clean-up
Continue the process until all unrecognized files are either installed, uninstalled, or deleted, ensuring a clean site.
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