How do I clean install the program?

Clean Installing BLS-2025 for Troubleshooting or Starting Fresh

If you need to perform a clean installation of BLS-2025—whether for troubleshooting or to start from scratch—there are two methods you can use: uninstalling and reinstalling the program or creating a new installation.

Method 1: Uninstall and Reinstall BLS-2025

1. Backup Your Leagues:

   • Start the BLS-2025 program.
   • Go to the opening screen and select Maintenance > Backup > Leagues.
   • Backup each league to removable media, or use the Backup All Leagues option.
   • If your leagues are saved in a non-standard location, make sure to locate and back those up as well.

2. Close BLS-2025.

3. Uninstall the Program:

   • Open the Control Panel from the Start menu in Windows.
   • Double-click or select Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features).
   • Select BLS-2025 and click Remove.

4. Reinstall the Program:Reinstall BLS-2025 from your original USB or CD-ROM or download and install the latest version from the website.

   • Note: If you’re installing from a USB or CD-ROM, it’s recommended to download and install the latest update from the website.

5. Restore Your Leagues:

   • Open the BLS-2025 program and go to Maintenance > Restore > Leagues.
   • Restore your backups.
   • Note: The uninstall process typically does not remove the Leagues directory, but backing up and restoring leagues is a recommended precaution.
   
   

Method 2: Create a New Installation

This method disables your current installation of BLS-2025 and sets up a clean version for use or testing.

1. Backup Your Leagues:

   • Start the BLS-2025 program.
   • Go to the opening screen and select Maintenance > Backup > Leagues.
   • Backup each league to removable media.

2. Close BLS-2025.

3. Rename the BLS2025 Folder:

   • Using Windows Explorer, navigate to your BLS2025 folder and rename it to BLS2025-old.

4. Reinstall the Program:

   • Reinstall BLS-2025 from your original USB or CD-ROM or download and install the latest version from the website.
   • Note: If you’re installing from a USB or CD-ROM, it’s recommended to download and install the latest update from the website.

5. Restore Your Leagues:

   • Open the BLS-2025 program and go to Maintenance > Restore > Leagues.
   • Restore your backups.

Following these steps will ensure a clean installation of BLS-2025, whether you're troubleshooting issues or starting fresh.Clean Installing BLS-2025 for Troubleshooting or Starting Fresh

Method 1: Uninstall and Reinstall BLS-2025

1. Backup Your Leagues:
   • Start the BLS-2025 program.
   • Go to the opening screen and select Maintenance > Backup > Leagues.
   • Backup each league to removable media, or use the Backup All Leagues option.
   • If your leagues are saved in a non-standard location, make sure to locate and back those up as well.
2. Close BLS-2025.
3. Uninstall the Program:
   • Open the Control Panel from the Start menu in Windows.
   • Double-click or select Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features).
   • Select BLS-2025 and click Remove.
4. Reinstall the Program:
   • Reinstall BLS-2025 from your original USB or CD-ROM or download and install the latest version from the website.
   • Note: If you’re installing from a USB or CD-ROM, it’s recommended to download and install the latest update from the website.
5. Restore Your Leagues:
   • Open the BLS-2025 program and go to Maintenance > Restore > Leagues.
   • Restore your backups.
   • Note: The uninstall process typically does not remove the Leagues directory, but backing up and restoring leagues is a recommended precaution.
   
   

Method 2: Create a New Installation

1. Backup Your Leagues:
   • Start the BLS-2025 program.
   • Go to the opening screen and select Maintenance > Backup > Leagues.
   • Backup each league to removable media.
2. Close BLS-2025.
3. Rename the BLS2025 Folder:
   • Using Windows Explorer, navigate to your BLS2025 folder and rename it to BLS2025-old.
4. Reinstall the Program:
   • Reinstall BLS-2025 from your original USB or CD-ROM or download and install the latest version from the website.
   • Note: If you’re installing from a USB or CD-ROM, it’s recommended to download and install the latest update from the website.
5. Restore Your Leagues:
   • Open the BLS-2025 program and go to Maintenance > Restore > Leagues.
   • Restore your backups.