[GNC] Correct way to update/upgrade GNUCash?

[LSP]

On Sun, 26 Jan 2025 at 21:49, Liz <edodd at billiau.net> wrote:

> 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
> _______________________________________________
>
>
I think you mean answer B instead of answer D, right?