Upgrading Skype for Mac

[joshua_msu]

When downloading the new version to upgrade an old one, is the new one installed on top of the old version, or is it just upgraded? Simply put, should I delete the old version and then install the new, or is this unnecessary? Hard drive space is at a premium, which is why I ask.

 

[r.j.s]

If you are putting it in the same folder as the old one, the new one will replace the old one.

You won't have two versions, just the new one.

 

[jmann]

The new version will replace the old.

 

[Sky Blue]

copy the new one into the applications folder, and it'll copy over the old one.

 

[celticpride678]

When you copy the application to the location of the original application, it will copy over the original application and in turn, upgrade the application.

 

[Eidorian]

If you are putting it in the same folder as the old one, the new one will replace the old one.

You won't have two versions, just the new one.

I remember some mention ages ago that there were a few applications that would get corrupted because of how Finder handles overwriting.

I tend to delete my applications first then get the new update. Maybe the newer versions of Sparkle handle that without any problems.

 

[r.j.s]

I remember some mention ages ago that there were a few applications that would get corrupted because of how Finder handles overwriting.

I tend to delete my applications first then get the new update. Maybe the newer versions of Sparkle handle that without any problems.

I haven't had any issues, but that is just my experience.