You do not need to uninstall. FCS 2 overwrites the original files.I would suggest cloning your hard drive before you upgrade. I would order a couple of HD’s online. Fry’s and Zip Zoom Fly always have specials on HD’s.
Install all your extra files form LT, STP and Motion on an external drive to save drive space on your laptop. Otherwise, move the files from your music, movie, picture and download folders to an external or DVD. I’ll bet you have GB’s of files there.
Don’t Rush. If you are, wait till you have time.
Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
Director-At-Large
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group