Hello
If you have old version of component, please, update to last version.
Before making any upgrades, make backup yours site( files and DataBase). With that you will not lost something important
Please do full XML export.
At first please check upgrade/update process at the test website!
Please install new component and modules without remove old.
When component is updated, the update overwrites the Component configuration, please check component configuration.
If you have custom changes of component or site, you can lose your changes.
Please, in that case do not make update.
If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us too.
Best Wishes,
Andrew
OrdaSoft team