Well, just to provide the other viewpoint and prove that there is absolutely
no consistency in computers, I'll have to say that I never unistall
Microsoft programs before I upgrade unless there is some specific
instruction to do so.  I've never had a problem.  I will say that I work at
keeping the OS up to date.  (Of course now my computer won't start tomorrow
morning.)  With beta programs I always unistall but with upgrades, never.
It's just so much faster and easier when all your setting are saved in the
upgrade.

Ben Moore
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> WH Prince  wrote:
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>>Before I install IE4 for my new browser show I uninstall IE3 to keep from
>>having any installation problems.
>>TIA
>>Windon Prince
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>>Pentium 32MB Ram
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>
>It is always a good idea to uninstall first. I have always done this with
>any Microsoft Program.  It will make the new install go easier. You may
want
>to make a copy of your "Favorites" links first before you uninstall.