FAQ for Reinstallation

1.Note the Computer Name by pressing Alt + F9 (About RanceLab Screen)

2.Take Backup on CD (or any other backup media) from Main > Settings > Database Maintenance > Backup Database

3.Format the computer and reload the OS and antivirus.

4.Give the same old name to computer (noted in step 1)

5.Install RanceLab along with SQL Server

6.Restore the backup using Restoring the Database

1.Take a note of the database server name and database name by pressing Alt + F9 (AboutRanceLab Screen)

2.Also note the station name

3.Take a note of OPOS devices (if any) and find the drivers for them

4.Take a note of barcode printer (if any) and find the drivers for them

5.Format the computer

6.Install OPOS drivers (if any) and check health

7.Install barcode printer drivers (if any)

8.Install RanceLab from the installer (no need to install SQL)

9.Provide the information noted in step 1 and 2 during database setup

You can unzip the backup file using one of the following method

1.Use WinRAR or 7 ZIP (Free) to open the file.

2.Use the Windows > Right Click > Open with Compressed (zipped) Folder function.

For more information see this : Backup Database Section How to unzip the backup file?

Do the following if you want to run the database manager manually

•Remove / Rename the RanceLab.exe.config file found in the installation folder.