How to Upgrade Bitcoin-QT?

[Share2Care]

Good Evening Gents & Ladies.

I currently use Bitcoin-Qt as my local wallet. I see a new version has been released. How would I go about upgrading to the latest version (without losing my Bitcoins lol).

Thanks,

Share2Care

[orymh]

The first step is to back up your wallet.dat. The Bitcoin Wiki has information on finding your data directory, depending on your operating system:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Securing_your_wallet#Windows_2

Then download the latest version and run the installer. If everything goes correctly, you won't have to do anything else - your wallet will still be intact. If something goes wrong, you'll have to import your wallet from your backup. As long as you have a good backup, though, there's very little risk.

[Share2Care]

The first step is to back up your wallet.dat. The Bitcoin Wiki has information on finding your data directory, depending on your operating system:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Securing_your_wallet#Windows_2

Then download the latest version and run the installer. If everything goes correctly, you won't have to do anything else - your wallet will still be intact. If something goes wrong, you'll have to import your wallet from your backup. As long as you have a good backup, though, there's very little risk.

Thank you kindly

[mprep]

Since today I haven't had any unpleasent problems with bitcoin-qt but I'll keep the guide in my head just in case. Thanks.