When upgrading PuTTY from version 0.79 or higher, the older version is not automatically uninstalled. This is due to a deliberate change in the PuTTY 0.79 installer to address a bug, as noted in their release notes.
Problem
The 0.79 installer does not remove 0.78 or earlier versions. As a result:
- Both versions may coexist on the system.
- This can lead to confusion or potential conflicts.
Solution
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Manual Uninstallation
- If both versions are installed, uninstall version 0.78 (or older).
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Automated Removal Using an Automox Worklet
- This “Uninstall all apps under a specific version” Worklet can be customized to:
- Configure the Worklet to target installations of PuTTY version 0.78 or older.
- Automatically remove them from managed devices.
- This “Uninstall all apps under a specific version” Worklet can be customized to:
Additional Resources
For more details about the new features and changes in PuTTY 0.79, refer to the official release notes.