XF 2.1 What does "overwrite files" mean for XF upgrades?

[dknife]

When upgrading XFMG and XFRM it has a checkbox for overwrite files, by default unchecked. What does this mean?

1. Overwrites all existing addon files with new versions
2. Overwrites the downloaded upgrade file in case of corruption

If #1, does that mean by default XenForo keeps a backup of all addon files for downgrading?

 

[Ozzy47]

When upgrading XFMG and XFRM it has a checkbox for overwrite files, by default unchecked. What does this mean?

1. Overwrites all existing addon files with new versions
2. Overwrites the downloaded upgrade file in case of corruption

If #1, does that mean by default XenForo keeps a backup of all addon files for downgrading?

This, https://xenforo.com/community/threa...not-fix-corrupted-file-s.167154/#post-1360322

 

[Jake B.]

@Chris D's post in this thread explains pretty well what this option is for: https://xenforo.com/community/threa...not-fix-corrupted-file-s.167154/#post-1360322

Most of the time it likely won't do anything whether you have it checked or not

 

[dknife]

Thanks folks, I assumed it was the case.

 

[beerForo]

I saw this too and was confused. Perhaps they can add a tooltip or similar.

 

[Gladius]

Ditto, had to google to get here. @Chris D this is not explained in help either.