Reinstalling Hikashop ....

-- HikaShop version -- : 2.5.0
-- Joomla version -- : 3.4.3
-- PHP version -- : 5.5.12
-- Browser(s) name and version -- : Chrome Version 44.0.2403.155 m

Hello:

I would like to reinstall Hikashop os that I can start with clean slate. I read the procedure in your forum and would like to confirm if my understanding is correct. Here is the process as I understood:

(1) Delete all the tables starting with hika using phpmyadmin.

(2) Reinstall Hikashop. Now for this one, I started with Hikashop Starter package, then installed Essential on top of it, then updated to business version. Do I need to go through the same process or can I just reinstall Business version?

Thanks,
<<< Ali >>>

QureshiMo wrote: ... can I just reinstall Business version?

Thanks for the quick reply ....

Please confirm if my reinstall process is correct or not.

Thanks,
<<< Ali >>>

It depends on what you call "start with a clean slate".

If it means getting rid of all configuration settings, products, orders, customers (not Joomla users), then deleting any #__hikashop_ tables before re-install is the right thing to do. Take a look at the table names, they do speak for themselves.
If you also want to get rid of view and/or CSS and/or language customizations and/or product images and thumbnails, you best delete related files, too.
Some menu items and modules may also remain in the system and might require extra effort, if you want to delete them completely before re-install.

I guess it goes without saying that a full, restorable backup of your site including database is highly recommended before deleting anything, even if you are about to reinstall an extension.