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Some people upgrade by just copying in the files that the release announcement says have changed, others copy in all files from the downloaded zip. The first should only be used with caution, files like '''CumulusMX.exe.config''' can change between versions, but not be mentioned in a release announcement, and the developer will have been making edits to files since the previous release, and might forget exactly which files have been edited between releases. Also you may be upgrading from an earlier version and therefore be skipping several intermediate releases. You may be able to see the dates when files were changed within the zip and therefore be able to decide for yourself if you compare those dates with the previous release you were using if you have kept the download for the version you were using.
 
#The popular approach recommended by Markmany forum contributors in many different posts (including at [https://cumulus.hosiene.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=141763#p141763 (see this post andby othersMark inCrossley otherfor topics)example] is to rename your current install directory, then unzip the new release, letting it create a new '''CumulusMX''' folder (or whatever name you prefer and specify in unzip options). Copy across '''Cumulus.ini''' and '''string.ini''' into that new directory, and then copy the contents of the '''data''' and '''Reports''' directories from your ''current install'' to the new install. Don't forget to copy any other set-up files across too. The advantage (as Mark says) is that you ensure you do use all the files in the new release, and don't miss out any he may have forgotten to mention in his release announcement. Another advantage (as PaulMy says when his posts describe this method) is that you retain your old set-up intact and can easily restore it should you have a problem with new release.
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#** if you have a lot of set-up files, or other custom files, (i.e. files not part of release), or
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