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  #  How do I install E-Stim Connect over an older version? 

## Installing Over An Older Version

If you have already installed an older version of E-Stim Connect, then you will need to uninstall the older version first, and then manually remove the preference file first before installing a newer version.

To do this follow the [How do I uninstall E-Stim Connect from a PC](https://e-stim.online/faqs/uninstall-pc) if you have a PC running Windows, or [How Do I uninstall E-Stim Connect from a Mac](https://e-stim.online/faqs/mac-check-usb) if you are running MacOS.

 

       Last Updated: 22 June 2026   

  

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