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old sql database tables starting with mwiki_

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81.240.99.47 (talkcontribs)

I have an old database where table names starting with mwiki_ (like mwiki_archive, mwiki_category,... When I update mediawiki (update.php) the program creates a new table without mwiki_ prefix. So my sql table is not recognised during update. Can I install an older mediawiki version which still supports mwiki_ prefix ? Or is it possible to change my table so it works in newer versions ?

81.240.99.47 (talkcontribs)

I solved the problem. The tables in my old database start with prefix mwiki_

This is not recognised by update.php so additional tables were added (without prefix mwiki_

I manually renamed all the mwiki_ tables to the name without prefix and now I can update to newer version.