I have vb 4.2.4 and am thinking of upgrading to 4.2.12
I have never upgraded VB
Question, does the upgrade process, upgrade my existing VB from 4.2.4 to 4.2.12 or do I have to make a new VB and migrate content from 4.2.4 to 4.2.12?
Thanks in advance
Dean-O
How to upgrade 4.2.4 to 4.2.12 inplace?
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rockie12_us
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Re: How to upgrade 4.2.4 to 4.2.12 inplace?
What is your host operating system?
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Re: How to upgrade 4.2.4 to 4.2.12 inplace?
All you should have to do is download 4.2.12 + the extension pack. Run the package from the .dmg file then once it's done either dbl-click the extension pack or open it from VirtualBox. You will have to install the new guest additions in your guests.
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rockie12_us
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Re: How to upgrade 4.2.4 to 4.2.12 inplace?
It will replace the 4.2.4 install I already have and keep the XP VM I have? Or will I have to rebuild the XP VM?
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Re: How to upgrade 4.2.4 to 4.2.12 inplace?
Updating the software does not affect data files, i.e. your VMs will not be affected, and in any case 4.2.4 to 4.2.12 is just a minor version update. Still, making a backup is always a wise move.