Hey all, as my downloads grind away, I started thinking about the install process. I have a lot of stuff already incorporated into Sonar X2.  Should I remove X2 and install fresh, or does X3 install over X2?  
 
If X3 does not install over X2, then is it safe to assume I'd need to reload all my VST's and what not like Superior Drummer?  I seen a few things on the install process but what I did see didn't seem to make mention of these things.

I also would like a rundown on this...ideally I'd eventually like to uninstall X2 and install X3 afresh, and I'd like to know how I keep all of the goodies from X2. 

It's fine to install X3 over X2.
 
Keith

Hi Keith, is there anything I need to know before doing so? Does the install automatically detect that X2 is already on here and know how to install over?  Is there any side affects to this?

I have X3 over X2a with no trouble at all.
 
Bob Bone
 

No version of Sonar installs "over" a previous version.
 
All versions exist side-by-side and there's very little to be gained by removing earlier versions but you DO risk losing various plugins & shared utilities so the perceived wisdom has always bee, simply install the new version and leave everything else well alone

I have both x2 and x3 installed here as well.

+1
Old installs don't take up a lot of space relatively speaking. I always do side by side installs now.
I've made the mistake of removing a previous version once only to find something I liked disappeared, the Lexicon reverb comes to mind. I've got so many plugins at this point I'm skeert to touch anything. I'm dreading the day I have to get a new machine, I know it's going to be a total nightmare.

Bristol_Jonesey
No version of Sonar installs "over" a previous version.
 
All versions exist side-by-side and there's very little to be gained by removing earlier versions but you DO risk losing various plugins & shared utilities so the perceived wisdom has always bee, simply install the new version and leave everything else well alone

For side-by-side installs, do you run the standard installation or choose "advanced," where you specify the components?

The basic install is what you need. The advanced install allows one to pick specific components to install.