If you choose to overwrite existing versions of files when you upgrade, the upgrade tool creates a backup file for each overwritten file.
These backup files remain after the upgrade. You can remove them after you verify that the upgrade succeeded.
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If an upgraded version of a file is incorrect, you can use the backup file to restore the original content of the file.
When the upgrade is complete and you are satisfied that the upgraded files are correct, you can remove the backup files to free up disk space.
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