[GNC] Correct way to update/upgrade GNUCash?

[Liz]

On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:16:51 +0100
LSP <lapsap7+gc at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> 
> I'm a new user of GNUCash and have a basic but essential question:
> I see that GNUCash is still a traditional software installed through a
> setup file instead of through the Microsoft Store.  As a result, is
> there a best, aka correct, way to update or upgrade GNUCash from
> version A to version B?
> 
> I mean, for traditional software installed through a setup file,
> there seem to be three approaches to upgrade/update the software, but
> there is no consensus:
> 
> A. Uninstall the current version, eventually reboot the computer, and
> then install the new version.
> 
> B. Do NOT uninstall the current one.  Instead, run the setup file
> which will replace the current version with the newer one.  If the
> current version is uninstalled, some user configurations or data will
> be lost.
> 
> C. Does not care.  Either approach A or B is fine.
> 
> I've looked through the FAQ and a one-year archive without finding my
> answer. Could someone please add this information to the FAQ?
> 
> Thank you! 😊
> _______________________________________________

Answer D is correct.
The Windows setup file will uninstall, do the new install and leave
your data and setup files in place.

Liz