How to Upgrade Telerik UI for WinForms Project
This article explains how to upgrade your Telerik UI for WinForms project to a newer version. You may upgrade your project using one of the following methods:
- Upgrade using NuGet Package Manager
- Upgrade using Telerik Visual Studio Extensions
- Manual Assembly Upgrade
- Upgrade using Progress Control Panel
Upgrade via NuGet Package Manager
Upgrading by using NuGet packages is the recommended approach as this method ensures you always have the latest version and simplifies dependency management.
If you are using NuGet packages, upgrade as follows:
- In Visual Studio, right-click the project in Solution Explorer and select Manage NuGet Packages from the menu.
- Go to the Updates tab and find the relevant Telerik.UI.for.WinForms.AllControls package.
- Click Update to install the latest version, or select a specific version from the dropdown.
- Wait for the update to complete, then rebuild your project.
The recommended approach to upgrade your project is by using Telerik NuGet packages, as all references are updated automatically.
Upgrade via Telerik Visual Studio Extensions
You can easily upgrade your Telerik UI for WinForms project using the Visual Studio Extensions for Telerik UI for WinForms. The Telerik extensions provide a user-friendly interface for managing Telerik references and resources directly within Visual Studio. Make sure you have the latest version of the Telerik Extensions installed for a better user experience.
To upgrade using Telerik Visual Studio Extensions:
- In Visual Studio, go to the Extensions > Telerik > Telerik UI for WinForms > Upgrade Project Wizard.
- Follow the prompts in the Upgrade Project Wizard to select the desired Telerik UI for WinForms version and complete the upgrade process.
- The extension will automatically update the references and resources in your project.
- Rebuild your project to ensure everything is up to date.
For more information please check Telerik VS Extensions > Upgrade Project
Manual Assembly Upgrade
If you are using local assemblies or have just installed Telerik UI for WinForms using the MSI installer, you should manually update your Telerik assemblies in the project. Follow the steps below to do so:
- Navigate to the folder containing all the latest Telerik assemblies for the desired version. If using msi installer, it usually creates a folder at
C:\Program Files (x86)\Progress\Telerik UI for WinForms 2025 Q2. - Remove old Telerik assemblies from your project references. In Visual Studio, open your project and expand the References section in Solution Explorer. Select and delete the existing Telerik assemblies.
- Right-click on References and select Add Reference.... Navigate to the folder of your fresh installation and select the required Telerik assemblies.
- Clean, then rebuild your project to ensure it uses the new version.
For more information, please check Updating Assemblies in a Project
Upgrade using Progress Control Panel
For the most up-to-date and detailed instructions on upgrading Telerik products using the Progress Control Panel, refer to the official documentation: How to Update a Product with Progress Control Panel
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues while upgrading your Telerik UI for WinForms project, consider the following tips:
- Manual Assembly Conflicts: If you manually update assemblies check Versions Upgrade
- Check Documentation: Refer to the official Telerik documentation
- Contact Telerik Support: If problems persist, contact Telerik support for further assistance.