Update XE to Version 2

[Ralf]

Hi there,

I saw there is an 'update 2' available - I am currently using Fortran XE2011 Update 1 (12.0.3470.2010).

1) is Update 2 recommended?

2) if so, how to proceed? There is the 472MB Visual Fortran file (I have VS2010) - has this to be installed over the previous version> Should the previous version be de-installed?

3) Any negative (or positive) experiences from users?

Thanks a lot

-Ralf

[TimP]

You can leave the previous version installed, or give the OK to the installer to replace it. Side-by-side installation has a bug in that you don't have intended access to the older one, so you may as well remove the previous version first. There is a work-around posted but it seems to be for linux only.
I think this was mostly a bug fix release, so for the most part you should see better stability. I have seen a few myself like the places where END DO was working but not ENDDO, and some fixing of missed vectorization cases.

[Steven_L_Intel1]

Update 2 is recommended. If it asks if you want to replace Update 1, say yes, unless you have a reason to keep them both installed.