Whats the proper method to install 9.11 beta

ymee · 2009-11-24 21:25

Guys,

Im currently running XBMC 9.04 on my Win7 x64 box. What is the best method to install the 9.11 beta? Should I uninstall my 9.04 installation and install 9.11b or install 9.11 over 9.04?

Thanks

joshuass · 2009-11-25 00:08

The two versions have incompatible databases so leaving your profile folder intact will do nothing for you.

Your best bet is to completely remove your old version and install XBMC fresh. That way, you are guaranteeing that no old settings/files can potentially screw it all up for you.

**theuni** · 2009-11-25 00:09

Not sure what gave you that idea, the database should be upgraded fine. Just be sure to back up your profile as they are not backwards-compatible.

TheUni

ymee · 2009-11-25 00:22

theuni,

are you saying I can install over the existing 9.04 installation?

**theuni** · 2009-11-25 00:26

Yes. Backup your profile directory first, just in case.

TheUni

joshuass · 2009-11-25 04:41

whoops. what i really meant to say is that dont expect to go back from the beta.

terribly sorry for my misinformation Sad

ymee Junior Member Posts: 7 Joined: Nov 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-11-24 21:25 Post: #1 Guys, Im currently running XBMC 9.04 on my Win7 x64 box. What is the best method to install the 9.11 beta? Should I uninstall my 9.04 installation and install 9.11b or install 9.11 over 9.04? Thanks
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theuni Team-XBMC Communication Manager Posts: 1,087 Joined: Oct 2007 Reputation: 2 Location: Atlanta, Ga, USA	2009-11-25 00:09 Post: #3 Not sure what gave you that idea, the database should be upgraded fine. Just be sure to back up your profile as they are not backwards-compatible. TheUni
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ymee Junior Member Posts: 7 Joined: Nov 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-11-25 00:22 Post: #4 theuni, are you saying I can install over the existing 9.04 installation?
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theuni Team-XBMC Communication Manager Posts: 1,087 Joined: Oct 2007 Reputation: 2 Location: Atlanta, Ga, USA	2009-11-25 00:26 Post: #5 Yes. Backup your profile directory first, just in case. TheUni
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joshuass Fan Posts: 422 Joined: Sep 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-11-25 04:41 Post: #6 whoops. what i really meant to say is that dont expect to go back from the beta. terribly sorry for my misinformation Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Gigabyte MA78GM-U2SH Mainboard ATI HD3200 Onboard AMD 7750BE Dual-Core 4.00GB RAM ATI HD3200 HDMI Sound HTPC HMDI -> ONKYO TX-SR605 -> Panasonic TH-46PZ85U Plasma
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