[Issue] Install 2 versions of OO

[TAB]

Since the new OOo 3 BETA is not for production, I would like to test it without uninstalling v.2.3.1.
How can I have both coexist on my computer?

[acknak]

The snapshot releases are designed to install and run without interfering with a stable release on the same system.

[TAB]

The snapshot releases are designed to install and run without interfering with a stable release on the same system.

Good. Now, I installed ver.3 beta.
Then, ver. 2.4.1 came on the scene, but Install refused to proceed, telling me to remove a 'newer' version first. Which 'newer' version? The only non-beta version I have is 2.3.1.
I use Windows XP.
Thank you.

[acknak]

Well, I can only imagine that it's confused by having a OOo 3 snapshot installed.

As far as I can see it's a bug in the installer. ... Here, I think this is it: Issue 87732: Beta must be installable next to OOo 2.x - integrated.

I haven't read the whole discussion, but it seems to imply that the most recent snapshots are fixed, so you may want to add your experience there if you're still seeing problems.

Sorry you ran into trouble; I should have added a warning disclaimer.

[AndrewZ]

This same question was asked not too long ago. I think you need to remove everything, install 2.4.1, and then install 3.0 beta.