Moving site from remote server to local WAMP server (editing config.php issues?)

Help with getting the CMS CORE package up and running. This does not include 3rd party modules, PHP scripts, anything downloaded via module manager or from any external source.
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Re: Moving site from remote server to local WAMP server (editing config.php issues?)

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I find the quickest way to fix things from a move is to run install and at step 5 DON'T CREATE TABLES DON'T INSTALL DEFAULT CONTENT...
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Re: Moving site from remote server to local WAMP server (editing config.php issues?)

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I had the same problem. I solved it by:

- Installing a copy of CMSMS on WAMP. (same as you use online)
- Backup you database online.
- Import your database to your //localhost MySQL
- When you install CMSMS on localhost, DON'T MAKE NEW DATABASE, BUT REFER IT TO THE COPY YOU INSTALLED ON LOCALHOST.
- Copy your uploads folder from online to your hard drive, replacing te one on your hard drive.
- Install modules you use online that don't come standard.

It worked for me.
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