Migrating a Wordpress Website Issues (2 replies)

A couple of years ago, I developed my first WordPress website in localhost environment. I used DesktopServer application to do so. Desktop server is using xaamp lite to setup a local server, but provides some interface, so I used this instead of just xaamp lite itself.


What I want to do now, is to revive this website in a new environment, using wamp server so I can do some updates and use this project for my thesis.

I got access to both the files, of the wordpress installation as well as the database.

My knowledge is pretty limited, and I am trying to learn, so please don't be harsh.

So what I have done so far:

1. I've copied all the wordpress files from the old directory.
2. I've exported the Database, and then imported it to the new machine using commandline.\
3. I updated the wp-config.php with the updated info in order to access the new database.
4. Since the website has a .dev extention, I had to either change it or install SSL certificate. I did the second.
5. I've updated the URL changing "http" to "https" and added a "localhost" infront of it.

Now the homepage kinda loads, but if i try to visit some link from the main menu I get this:
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I have no idea what that means.

As you can see, I am using an old version of WAMP in order to avoid sql or php incompatibilities.

Please let me know you need any further info.