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#1 hpcolorado

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Posted 03 February 2012, 05:12

There are lots of FTP files, and I am a newbee. I need to change the text on the front page of my oscommerce page https://healthyproductscolorado.com/catalog/index.php

Specifically I want to remove first line (What's New?) and second, there it asks a Guest to create an account. I believe this suggestion drives potential customers away as they think they need to be logged in to shop, which is not a case.

I accidentally found a file that starts with words in red "Welcome to Healthy Products shopping mall!" (that is 3rd line), BUT this file does not have those two lines above it I want to remove. How do I know where to go to fit that?

#2 DunWeb

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Posted 03 February 2012, 05:16

@hpcolorado,


All language definitions are found in the /includes/english.php file or the /includes/languages/english/ directory.

HOWEVER, you have installed a discontinued version of osCommerce that has known security issues and SHOULD NOT BE USED. I suggest deleting it, then download and install the latest stable version which is v2.3.1.



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#3 hpcolorado

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Posted 03 February 2012, 06:07

Still cant find the text...

How do I do the upgrade? I am so paranoid about losing data, often times a minor change screws up weeks of work, and I am sure my lack of knowledge does not help.

#4 DunWeb

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Posted 03 February 2012, 06:30

@hpcolorado

Wha's New here can be found in the /includes/languages/english/index.php file like this:

define('HEADING_TITLE', 'What\'s New Here?');

The Welcome line can be found in the /includes/languages/english.php file like this:

define('TEXT_GREETING_GUEST', 'Welcome <span class="greetUser">Guest!</span> Would you like to <a href="%s"><u>log yourself in</u></a>? Or would you prefer to <a href="%s"><u>create an account</u></a>?');


If you download v2.3.1, you can view the upgrade_guide.PDF file which will guide you during the upgrade proccess. However, since your site is very basic, you may just want to create a new site and then integrate your products into the new site.


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#5 hpcolorado

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Posted 03 February 2012, 06:35

Found a place to put a note that a user does not have to register. Still can;t locate how I remove "What's New Here?" line

#6 hpcolorado

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Posted 03 February 2012, 06:36

Thank you, I will try that!