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In this issue of Maintenance Monday we look how to check to see if you have an old Gantry 4 install that can be removed from your site.

 

 

 

00:00 - Intro Topic Managing Gantry Versions in Joomla
06:13 - Uninstalling Unused Gantry Extensions
09:13 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

 

Summary

 

Introduction to Maintenance Monday  –

Tim Davis welcomes viewers and introduces the topic of the live stream.

Dealing with Multiple Versions of Gantry β€“

Discusses the issue of having both Gantry 4 and Gantry 5 installed on some websites.

Identifying Unused Extensions  –

Mentions a previous question about removing unused extensions and explains how to spot them.

Using MyJoomla.com for Site Management  –

Tim uses MyJoomla.com to find websites still running Gantry 4.

Checking Installed Extensions in Joomla β€“

Tim logs into Joomla backend, searches for Gantry extensions, and confirms Gantry 4 is still present.

Importance of Removing Unused Extensions  –

Explains why it's essential to remove unused extensions like Gantry 4 to prevent potential issues.

Backup Before Removing Extensions  –

Advises making a full backup using Akeeba Backup before uninstalling anything.

Uninstalling Gantry 4  –

Tim demonstrates how to uninstall Gantry 4 safely from the site.

Testing After Removal  –

Tim clears the cache and checks the front-end of the site to ensure everything works after removing Gantry 4.

Conclusion and Wrap-Up  –

Tim encourages viewers to check for unused extensions and enter a giveaway for a MyJoomla.com membership.

 

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Tim Davis is the founder and owner of Cybersalt.
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