When you need to perform a clean install of the TBRAC-2024 program either for troubleshooting purposes or to start afresh, there are two approaches you can take: **uninstalling and reinstalling the program**, or **creating a new installation** by renaming the existing installation directory. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do each:
To Uninstall and Reinstall the Program:
1. Backup All Your Tournaments:
- Open the TBRAC-2024 program.
- Navigate to: Opening screen > Maintenance > Backup > Tournaments.
- Backup each tournament to removable media, like a USB drive. Use the “Backup All Tournaments” option for convenience. If your tournaments are saved in a non-standard location, ensure you locate and backup these as well.
2. Uninstall the Program:
- Close TBRAC-2024.
- Click the Windows icon and select Settings, or press `Windows key + X` and select Settings.
- Go to Apps & Features.
- Find TBRAC-2024 in the list and select Uninstall.
3. Reinstall the Program:
- Reinstall TBRAC-2024 from your original CD-ROM, USB Flash Drive, or download the current version from the program’s website.
- It’s recommended to download and install the latest updates from the website even if installing from CD or Flash Drive.
4. Restore Your Backups:
- Once reinstallation is complete, restore your backups by navigating to: Opening screen > Maintenance > Restore > Tournaments.
To Clean Install by Creating a New Installation:
1. Backup All Your Tournaments:
- Repeat the same backup steps as in the uninstall/reinstall method.
2. Rename the Existing Installation Directory:
- Close TBRAC-2024.
- Use Windows File Explorer to navigate to `C:\Users\Public\Documents\TBRAC2024`.
- Rename this folder to `TBRAC2024-old`.
3. Reinstall the Program:
- Install TBRAC-2024 from your original media or download as previously described. Be sure to update the program by downloading the latest version from the website if necessary.
4. Restore Your Backups:
- After the clean installation, restore your tournament backups by going to: Opening screen > Maintenance > Restore > Tournaments.
By following these steps, you can ensure a clean setup of TBRAC-2024, which can help resolve any existing issues or give you a fresh start with the application.