Floyd is correct. We always install over the older versions. This preserves custom settings, custom styles, your songs, and any Bonus Pak purchases you may have installed.

You will be relieved to know that BIAB retains the main program of your old version in a backup folder if you decide to revert. I've never done that in almost 30 years but it's nice to know I could.

Special note for version 2018: the files in the /BB folder will be reorganized. You won't lose anything but you may have to hunt a bit in places that are sensibly named. Make sure you are on Build 508.

Also, the GUI was considerably changed in 2017. You might want to use Ctrl+T to switch back and forth until you become familiar with the newer GUI.




BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.