Should I always uninstall software before upgrading it?


  1. Posts : 634
    7 Ultimate 64 bit Service Pack 1
       #1

    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?
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  2. Posts : 125
    Windows 7 x64
       #2

    I'd uninstall before upgrading (Talking Flash and Java here).
    Last edited by Lasy B; 11 Aug 2010 at 06:19.
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    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.
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  4. Posts : 1,074
    Windows 7 Profession 64-bit
       #4

    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.
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  5. Posts : 4,925
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
       #5

    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.
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  6. Posts : 634
    7 Ultimate 64 bit Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks everyone, solved
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  7. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #7

    RoloDman said:
    Thanks everyone, solved
    You can mark it solved by clicking on the red triangle and write solved, the mods will mark it for you.
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  8. Posts : 408
    Windows Seven Home Premium 32bit SP1
       #8

    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
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