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Software Updates

by doceason Jun 16, 2006 7:35PM PDT

I think I've read when there is an update to a program you're using that you should uninstall what you're running and then install the update. And I think I've read as well you can install the update on top of what you're already running. I've also seen a program uninstall itself before installing it's update. Any rule to go by? Zone Alarm (free version) has come out with an update and it would be so much easier to install on top of the other.

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All programs are different. . .

by Coryphaeus Jun 16, 2006 9:11PM PDT

so there's no set rule. But ZA will install on top of itself, removing the old version automatically.

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Late with a....

by doceason Aug 6, 2006 11:00AM PDT

a very belated thank you....

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Software Updates

by 09Bentley Aug 6, 2006 1:51PM PDT

It's pretty much cut to suit, beat to fit & paint to match with updates. Usually they will tell you what to do. Coryphaeus is right on the beam, as usual. Dare I say "Moon-beam"??? ;o)

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