JamesRook Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'd like to know if there is a best practice when updating an installed mod? If I have mod v1 installed and mod v2 comes out, I normally let the new version overwrite the old and leave both installed. I'm wondering though if I should a) uninstall the original mod and then install the updated version b) install the updated version and then delete the old version c) continue as I have been, overwrite the old and leave it alone. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count9us Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I'm still a bit new to this, but I usually uninstall the old and upload the new. Making sure that the new has the same load order as the old, which I believe is very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastergir Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Best practice definitely is to disable and completely uninstall the old Version before upgrading . In fact, quite a few mods even require ( as in tell you in bold letters "YOU HAVE TO DELETE THE OLD VERSION COMPLETELY" on their decription page) you to do so . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac2636 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Best practice definitely is to disable and completely uninstall the old Version before upgrading . In fact, quite a few mods even require ( as in tell you in bold letters "YOU HAVE TO DELETE THE OLD VERSION COMPLETELY" on their decription page) you to do so .As Kastergir said, uninstall old completey 1st, unless the author specifically says its a hot fix or to overwrite the old one. Also, as a general practice, you should put the new esp in the load order as the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRook Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I try to follow the authors directions when available, but sometimes they don't specify. I'll go ahead and disable and uninstall the old before I install the new. I'm using LOOT for load order but will do a backup before installing the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac2636 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I try to follow the authors directions when available, but sometimes they don't specify. I'll go ahead and disable and uninstall the old before I install the new. I'm using LOOT for load order but will do a backup before installing the update.Check the Armorsmith mod's webpage. In the posts and FAQ sections the author has some good info regarding load order there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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