Update drops it back into the evaluation version

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Here's a screenshot of the installer, This is the very first screen of the installer.

When you upgrade from v2.x or older normally you would see a custom message specific to upgrading from v2.x or older. If you uninstall your older version prior to upgrading or install into a new folder you will not see this message.

Based on your original post it was my understanding that for whatever reason you didn't see it.

Most people see the custom upgrade registration key message.