I've uninstalled this newer version and gone back to the 6.1.0r7 but the same thing now happens with that version as well! FRUSTRATING when one has work to do.
I notice that this new install procedure does not require one to uninstall the older version as before. Also, it asks if you wish to install Windows XP ASPI drivers -- I did although I don't know whether this is necessary or not. I wish the install procedure would give some guidance as to why one would or wouldn't want to install such devices.