i am new to vb. can i install 4.1.6 over the 4.0 ver i have setup and not lose my settings.
thanks
install 4.1.6 over previous version
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Grippy
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install 4.1.6 over previous version
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Re: install 4.1.6 over previous version
I have never had any problems doing that (but some people have). I would make sure that the vms are shutdown, not in a saved state. That can cause problems. I would also reinstall the guest additions with the new version when you start the vms.
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Re: install 4.1.6 over previous version
no problems. had to install new extension package.
thanks again
thanks again
BillG wrote:I have never had any problems doing that (but some people have). I would make sure that the vms are shutdown, not in a saved state. That can cause problems. I would also reinstall the guest additions with the new version when you start the vms.
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