[GNC] Upgrade to V4.5

[David H]

Hi Peter,

I've never actually needed the backup file but you never know :-)

Cheers David H.

On Sat, 10 Apr 2021 at 16:39, Peter Williamson <pwandww at xtra.co.nz> wrote:

> Hi David
>
> Thanks for your very clear answer.  It is very much appreciated.
>
> Peter
>
> On 10 April 2021 at 18:02 David H <hellvee at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> My upgrade strategy on Windows is always the same and has never caused any
> problems...
>
> 1. Backup your Gnucash data file.
> 2. Download new Gnucash file and double click on it to start the process.
> 3. Let Gnucash uninstall the current version and then install the new
> version - no need to do the uninstall beforehand.
> 4. Start using it :-)
>
> Cheers David H.
>
>
> On Sat, 10 Apr 2021 at 15:52, Peter Williamson < pwandww at xtra.co.nz>
> wrote:
>
> I have a very basic question; it reflects my computing level.
>
> I am currently using Gnucash V4.4 on a Windows 10 computer and want to
> upgrade to the latest version on the same computer.
>
> I have read the upgrade information on Nabble but was unable to decide
> whether the best method is to just install V4.5 over V4.4 or to uninstall
> V4.4 and then install V4.5.
>
> I just use Gnucash for bookkeeping and investment stock records.
>
> At this stage I just manually update commodity prices and banking data so
> i am not worried about setting up my preferences and few reports again.
>
> Peter
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