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install 4.1.6 over previous version

Posted: 5. Nov 2011, 07:40
by Grippy
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

Re: install 4.1.6 over previous version

Posted: 5. Nov 2011, 08:30
by BillG
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.

Re: install 4.1.6 over previous version

Posted: 5. Nov 2011, 17:02
by Grippy
thank you. will post back here with reults

Re: install 4.1.6 over previous version

Posted: 6. Nov 2011, 04:59
by Grippy
no problems. had to install new extension package.

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.