[Andreas]

Install Code for new Version (I'd suggest to remove the old Install Code)

PHP Code:

$db->hide_errors();
$db->query_write("UPDATE " . TABLE_PREFIX . "forum SET replycount=linkhits WHERE link != ''");
$db->query_write("ALTER TABLE " . TABLE_PREFIX . "forum DROP linkhits");
$db->show_errors(); 


Uninstall-Code

PHP Code:

$db->query_write("UPDATE " . TABLE_PREFIX . "forum SET replycount=0 WHERE link != ''"); 


Then in the Plugins and Template change all references to linkhits into replycount - Done.
The File-Edit then will not be necessary any longer.