Do I need to delete the old version to successfully install a new one?

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Peter15NTl
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Do I need to delete the old version to successfully install a new one?

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The old version number is 5.1.22.
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Re: Do I need to delete the old version to successfully install a new one?

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• Typically, no for x.y.Z updates (the "Z" part).
• Usually people uninstall major versions before a x.Y.z upgrade (the "Y" part).
• It is suggested that you uninstall before a X.y.z big upgrade (the "X") part.

I personally do it for all of them...
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