This installation type simply updates the packages currently installed on your Mandriva Linux system. Your current partitioning scheme and user data won't be altered. Most of the other configuration steps remain available and are similar to a standard installation.

	Note
	Using the “Upgrade” option should work fine on Mandriva Linux systems running versions up to two releases “in the past”. Performing an upgrade on prior versions is not recommended.

	Warning
	Depending on your hardware and your installation size, upgrading may take a very long time.

For the most part, this completely wipes out the old system. However, depending on your partitioning scheme, you can prevent some of your existing data (particularly /home directories) from being overwritten.