Re: Reinstall, Rebuild... Recovery??

In my last thread I was seeking support to resolve the problem of the slow posting rate (64 seconds each new post) but I think I'm just going to have to accept it isn't going to be possible.

I've removed mods, run all the internal maintenance programs, repaired and optimised the databases in phpMyAdmin, pruned the membership and deleted all topics and posts over a couple of months old.

My next query is to ask if it's possible to do a total reinstall of SMF v.1.1.9 (and then TP) but still retain all the archive material and membership lists... or would a reinstall delete the lot?

The reason for asking is that iirc, the site was originally built using 1.0.11 and upgraded from there. We've added and removed mods and themes as they have been found unsuitable and there is perhaps a buildup of extraneous code.

Perhaps a reinstall would clear out the detritus and restore the forum speed?

If this *is* possible is there an instruction set somewhere I could be pointed to?? I'm pretty useless technically but can usually follow instructions well enough if I have to! Also... would it be possible to move to SMF 2.0 RC1 and keep everything?

The only other alternative would be a total rebuild and I'd really prefer not to do this if it's at all possible to avoid it.