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How to upgrade Joomla 1.6
You can easily update your Joomla 1.6 to the latest stable version from the Joomla administration area > Extensions > Extension Manager.
Click the Update tab and then click Find Updates to check for updates. All available updates will show up on the screen. To update Joomla, tick the checkbox next to the Joomla update package and then click the Update button at the top right of the screen. Your Joomla will be upgraded to the latest stable version.
More details on how to upgrade Joomla can be found in the HostKnox Joomla Upgrade tutorial.
As part of our Joomla hosting services, all HostKnox customers can request a free Joomla upgrade by posting a ticket through the HostKnox Support Portal.