Uninstall before upgrade

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KenW
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10 Apr 2015 14:17:47 UTC
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    I have always used Windows uninstall before installing a new version.

    Is this still required ?

    Thanks

    Ken

    Richard Haselgrove
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    Uninstall before upgrade

    10 Apr 2015 14:54:48 UTC
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      A new version of what? If you mean BOINC, it's never been necessary to uninstall first - the installer does the uninstall operation first, if needed.

      Personally, I shut down BOINC and exit the Manager myself before installing an upgrade, but even that's not strictly necessary.

      mikey
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      RE: A new version of what?

      11 Apr 2015 13:10:02 UTC
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        Quote:

        A new version of what? If you mean BOINC, it's never been necessary to uninstall first - the installer does the uninstall operation first, if needed.

        Personally, I shut down BOINC and exit the Manager myself before installing an upgrade, but even that's not strictly necessary.

        I do that too, but when I have forgotten the new Boinc install shuts down the old version and installs the new version just fine.

        KenW
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        Thank you for the replies.

        12 Apr 2015 12:53:17 UTC
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          Thank you for the replies.

          Ken

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