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00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - Introduction to the Issue: 500 Server Error or White Screen of Death

01:03 - Sponsor Message: MySites.guru

01:31 - Attempting to Update Extensions in Joomla

02:09 - Enabling Error Reporting in Joomla Configuration

02:45 - Identifying Errors and Issues with VirtueMart

03:26 - Uninstalling VirtueMart and Clearing References

04:35 - Continuing Cleanup of VirtueMart References

05:10 - Final Cleanup and Uninstallation of Remaining Extensions

06:15 - Verifying and Refreshing the Joomla Update Process

06:57 - Further Investigation into VirtueMart Folders and Plugins

07:33 - Uninstalling VirtueMart Related Plugins

08:26 - Clearing Out VirtueMart Specific Extensions

09:03 - Pro Tip: Backing Up Your Site Before Uninstalling Extensions

09:42 - Confirming Resolution: Fixing the Update Issue

10:23 - Resetting Error Reporting to Default in Joomla Configuration

10:58 - Pro Tip: Manually Deleting Plugins if Issues Persist

11:26 - Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

 

Summary

 

Introduction: Tim Davis introduces the issue of encountering a 500 Server Error or White Screen of Death when updating Joomla extensions.

Attempting to Update Extensions: Demonstrates the error when trying to update specific Joomla extensions.

Enabling Error Reporting: Shows how to enable error reporting in Joomla configuration to diagnose the issue.

Identifying Errors and Issues with VirtueMart: Discovers errors related to VirtueMart plugins and residual references.

Uninstalling VirtueMart: Steps through the process of uninstalling VirtueMart and clearing out leftover extensions and plugins.

Final Cleanup: Continues cleaning up remaining references and verifying removal of VirtueMart components.

Pro Tips: Emphasizes the importance of backing up your site before making significant changes and offers advice on manual plugin deletion if problems persist.

Resolution: Confirms that the issue was resolved by removing leftover VirtueMart components.

Conclusion and Viewer Engagement: Wraps up the troubleshooting process and encourages viewer interaction and feedback.

This breakdown provides a detailed guide on how to troubleshoot and fix server errors when updating Joomla extensions, focusing on cleaning up residual VirtueMart components to ensure smooth functionality.

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