[GNC] Correct way to update/upgrade GNUCash?

[Geoff]

Hi LSP

 > is there a> best, aka correct, way to update or upgrade GNUCash
 > from version A to version B?
 > I've looked through the FAQ and a one-year archive without finding my
 > answer. Could someone please add this information to the FAQ?

From: https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Installation

Upgrading
When upgrading GnuCash, there is no need to uninstall previous versions. 
It is a good practice to make a backup of your data and settings prior 
to any upgrade in case anything goes wrong with the upgrade.


Regards

Geoff
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On 27/01/2025 4:16 am, LSP 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! 😊
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