ColdFusion websites need updating by May 1st

February 23, 2016 What's New

Beginning May 1, 2016, WTC will no longer support ColdFusion 5 or ColdFusion MX versions 6, 7 or 8.

Adobe has recommended users upgrade to the newest version of ColdFusion MX to maintain better performance, increased security, greater reliability and support for modern web standards.

Users that that have websites coded using ColdFusion 5 or ColdFusion MX 6, 7 or 8 are required to upgrade to the newest version of ColdFusion MX before May 1, 2016. Failure to upgrade may result in issues with your live website(s).

If your website uses ColdFusion 5, please do the following prior to May 1, 2016: 

  1. Update your site code to use the latest version of ColdFusion MX. You may need to edit some of the CF functions in your code using the latest version.  
  2. Once your code has been updated, you will need to update to ColdFusion MX in your hosting account. Access the Windows Services manager application in your account Control Panel or Portal, click to disable ColdFusion, and select ColdFusion MX. Once you re-enable ColdFusion MX, your website will be using the updated version of ColdFusion MX. Be sure to check your website after updating to ensure it is performing as expected.  

If your website uses ColdFusion MX 6, 7 or 8, please do the following prior to May 1, 2016: 

  1. Update your site code to use the latest version of ColdFusion MX. You may need to edit some of the CF functions in your code using the latest version.  
  2. Once your code has been updated, you will need to update ColdFusion MX in your hosting account. Access the Windows Services manager application in your account Control Panel or Portal, click to disable ColdFusion MX, and enable it again. Once you re-enable ColdFusion, your website will be using the updated version of ColdFusion. Be sure to check your website after updating to ensure it is performing as expected.  

Adobe offers support in upgrading to the most recent version of ColdFusion. Click here to contact Adobe Support.

For more information, consult these FAQs.