Some install the new version and, at the slightest obstacle, re-install the old. It is not as though the garment and textile computer industry is the only one with bugs. A calm clear approach using the following tips can help with any software upgrade. Before installing an update, read the information that accompanies the software to see what changes to look for. If you have no formal update copy, call the vendor and ask them to fax you a list of the changes.
Many houses have formal previews of the latest software presented to user groups.
Don't be afraid to ask for a demo of the latest software, if a user group preview was not available or if there is a long time between the preview and the time the upgrade is actually release. If a particular area of the software has many changes and it is one that you rely upon regularly, find out if there are any known bugs and their work arounds before you get involved in the upgrade installation. Fixing one problem can cause new ones. It is a never-ending cycle. Computers are all about change.