diff --git a/INSTALL.txt b/INSTALL.txt
index fb1954b362c..08fc248ca83 100644
--- a/INSTALL.txt
+++ b/INSTALL.txt
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ CONTENTS OF THIS FILE
  * Installation
     - Drupal administration
     - Customizing your theme(s)
- * Upgrading
  * More Information
 
 REQUIREMENTS
@@ -248,22 +247,6 @@ that can be changed to reference your own logos.
 Most themes also contain stylesheets to tune the colors and layouts;
 check the themes/ directory for READMEs describing each alternate theme.
 
-UPGRADING
----------
-
-1. Backup your database and Drupal directory - especially your
-   configuration file in 'sites/default/settings.php'.
-
-2. Log on as the user with user ID 1.
-
-3. Remove all the old Drupal files then unpack the new Drupal
-   files into the directory that you run Drupal from.
-
-4. Modify the new configuration file to make sure
-   it has the latest and correct information.
-
-5. Run update.php by visiting http://www.example.com/update.php.
-
 MORE INFORMATION
 ----------------
 
diff --git a/UPGRADE.txt b/UPGRADE.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..1f36eba1ecf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/UPGRADE.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+// $Id$
+
+UPGRADING
+---------
+
+1. Backup your database and Drupal directory - especially your
+   configuration file in 'sites/default/settings.php'.
+
+2. Log on as the user with user ID 1.
+
+3. Remove all the old Drupal files then unpack the new Drupal
+   files into the directory that you run Drupal from.
+
+4. Modify the new configuration file to make sure
+   it has the latest and correct information.
+
+5. Run update.php by visiting http://www.example.com/update.php.
+