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    Packages config is retained in upgrade?

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      Wolfgangthegreat
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      Hi,

      I recently upgrade from 2.7 to 2.8.

      As the upgrade process recommends - I uninstalled the packages before the upgrade, and installed them back after the upgrade.

      Is the packages config and integration with pfSense retained in this way? or should I restore from backup or do anything else?

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        stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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        Yes package config is retained when uninstalling them in most packages unless the user has explicitly chosen to remove it.

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          SteveITS Rebel Alliance @Wolfgangthegreat
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          @Wolfgangthegreat For example (this is checked by default):
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          Only install packages for your version, or risk breaking it. Select your branch in System/Update/Update Settings.
          When upgrading, allow 10-15 minutes to reboot, or more depending on packages, and device or disk speed.
          Upvote 👍 helpful posts!

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