Best way to update PE

[bplus]

i would start a whole new folder for the new version, that way you have the old versions too. i also keep all my qb64 files in a seperate folder. i also follow this checklist;

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Downloaded
Extract to Desktop to avoid notifications
add files to QB64.exe folder from QB Files - might just need Direntry.h for old files, Falcon.h for sure

test new download IDE
    set Multi Highlite off Options > IDE Colors DIALOG
    set comments color to 0,180,120 in default IDE display theme
    set Run > * Output .Exe to Source folder
    set Dialog Load File BULLET off so can start in Short cuts directory OPTIONS > LAST ITEM
    use Camoflage for 2nd screen
    large print options > display [x] use monospace lucon.ttf 18 pixels width 116, height 39
    
Windows stuff:
Shortcut to new exe
Shortcut properties > startup = QB Files (full path)
REMOVE OLD VERSION SHORTCUTS
Pin to startup and taskbar

get bas assoc to new exe
    rename old VERSION with old to disable last assoc
    pick a bas and Open With...
    check box always open with
    browse other apps to new the new QB64.exe and use!
    remove old from old version name once new assoc works

edit: this file gets new notes or refinements every time i update!