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Should I always uninstall software before upgrading it?
I noticed that I need to update both my Flash programs. Would it be best to uninstall the current version and then update, or can I just upgrade?
I noticed that I need to update both my Flash programs. Would it be best to uninstall the current version and then update, or can I just upgrade?
I'd uninstall before upgrading (Talking Flash and Java here).
Last edited by Lasy B; 11 Aug 2010 at 06:19.
It is best to uninstall and even better to use this rather then the uninstall in control panel.
http://www.revouninstaller.com/
To esure and even better download, I would clean up any remnants with ccleaner, too. None of this is required, but it cannot hurt.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
I just updated without any of the above, without problem. I gave you the ideal situation, but it is not required, only suggested.
Always? No. But sometimes, yes. I rarely remove the old first, unless the update readme file advises it. The exception is drivers. I usually uninstall old drivers, reboot, then install new drivers.
Revouninstaller is a great tool, but frankly, the last time I needed it was years ago when changing AV programs. And I used it back then too to totally remove ATI drivers when I switched to a nVidia card.
Always best to read the instructions. Might cause some conflicts if the new version is so different from the previous version. Generally though I just overwrite unless it specifically says to uninstall first.
Have a look at this post in regards to flash player;
Latest Version of Adobe Flash Player
There are links in it including flash removal tool