Best way to update while keeping user settings

[goz]

As per title, what is the best way to upgrade while keeping my AM settings? I'd like to be using the most robust version, but don't want to break my custom theme if possible. I assume that just replacing the .exe in my current AM folder with the latest release isn't a good idea?

[rand0m]

Replacing .exe is the way, but you should keep (rename) the old .exe files just in case.

Some additional files are also included in new versions so downloading the complete package and comparing it is a good idea, like the last version had default filter, emulator files which makes adding new systems to AM a breeze. This won't be needed if you don't plan on tweaking with the layout/ setup.