I always install a new update over the older program on the same drive, this keeps all content like styles and realtracks in the proper folders. If you purchased the new version on an external drive, you could run it there with a minimal install. If you purchased a download only then you need to install of course.

As i said in the other thread BiaB is a deep and rich program it is not easy to learn Sure to do the very simplest functions it is not too bad, but it takes a lot of time and effort to learn it. As far as downloads go i have not had a lot of success with the download manager especially on my Mac. So, i download it carefully. one reason for installing to the same folder is there are Gigabites if content that you may already have from previous years, Styles and RTs so a new install either ignores them or overwrites them (not sure which) So now you are installing them again in a new place, so it takes more space.

Bottom line is this program is a powerful and capable tool, but it does take patience to use and learn. I have only seen a few of your posts so far but they all seem frustrated and angry. That is not going to help you learn to use this program. Friendly respectful post will get you a ton of help. There are users here with decades of experience and are willing to help you get things sorted out. Tap into this and we hope you get stuff sorted out.

HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2025, Realband, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 9 32c , Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app.