a methodical way to update MaxMsp ?

Hello,

When I update MaxMsp, I always have to transvase my personal externals (and help and so on …) in the new Max folder. ok .
But maybe it’s existing a more elegant way to update, eg. placing the externals (and the special patches like clips and so on…) in a another place?
Sorry if the question is stupid, but I did not found anything related in the archives

thank you

Best Regards

Eryck