is it ok to update 5.0.95.0 to 6.0.316.0 via the built in updater?

Any problem with updating 5.0.95.0 to 6.0.316.0 via the built in updater? I've never done it like that, always removed whatever version I had, and installed from scratch. Figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. If I do it oldschool, is just an uninstall with Windows 7 sufficient? Thanks!

 

Yes, you may install the new version over-top of your older version.
Or via the live or offline installer listed below:
http://www.eset.com/us/download/home/detail/family/2/

Regards,

 

It''s fairly safe to do that now? There was a time when it caused problems, that's why I ask.

 

Hey acillatem.

It is okay/safe as Siljaline writes ,to install over the top of a previous version.
Have done it without running into issues. But personally, I have heard about problems, when installing over the top. But those update issues was all related to, that the user had other security softwafe running real -time, while Eset were updating to a newer version...... I can tell you what I would do. If you are going from a version 5x to 6x, then I would uninstall Eset, reboot and install from there (clean install). If it is a version update, let us say from 6x to 6.1x then I would just update over the top.

Hope it helps, regards Janus

 

If Janus is correct in saying there have been install over-top problems, you would then export your settings, uninstall - reboot, perform a fresh install.
Import your settings from the XML file and you would be set and forget, less updating to the current virus signature defs.

 

Ok....thanks to you both!

 

You're welcome for the assistance. When you have a moment - please let us know how things went in more detail.