Updating to a new version (2 Viewers)

[racerxnet]

I am running version 1.0.1.0 and am wondering if updating to a newer version will cause me to have to update the cover art or any other problems. Any benefits to doing so?

WinXp SP3

Thanks,

MAK

 

[rekenaar]

Hi there

IIRC, you will have to do a clean install since you are using such an old version.
From the 1.2.2 release notes:

If you are running MediaPortal 1.2.0 Alpha or earlier, then none of your extensions (plugins and skins) will work after the upgrade to 1.2.0! You must update your extensions after the upgrade!

But I definitely think it is worthwhile. I might take you an hour or two to get everything configured again. But there were lots of bug fixes and lots of new features since 1.0.1. If you want more detail, I suggest you read all the news history related to releases since 1.0.1 and then decide your action. That will give you a good overview of major changes and bug fixes.

And when you run the latest version, future upgrades will be smooth since settings will be kept in tact.

 

[robbo100]

Blimey 1.0.1 - that is an old version, I would definitely update!!!

Just to echo what rekenaar said, it will definitely take a bit of work to do the fresh install and most importantly - none of your existing plugins will work anymore.

I suggest you write down all of the plugins that you have installed (and actually use) and download the new versions before you start. It might even be worth deleting all the old plugins from the old system before you start the new installation, otherwise you will have a long list of non-compatible plugins listed in your plugin section.

There is no reason why all your thumbs and fanart won't carry across to the new installation.

Robbo100