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@ -3,34 +3,56 @@ title: How to do a clean install of LBRY while preserving important data
category: setup category: setup
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Under certain circumstances, it may be recommended that you perform a clean installation of LBRY. This generally involves uninstalling the current LBRY application, removing various directories/files and then reinstalling the LBRY application. Since each Operating System has its own set of working directories, it's a good idea to review: https://lbry.io/faq/lbry-directories before proceeding. Under certain circumstances, it may be recommended that you perform a clean installation of LBRY. This generally involves uninstalling the current LBRY application, removing various directories/files and then reinstalling the latest version of LBRY. Since each Operating System has its own set of working directories, it's a good idea to review: https://lbry.io/faq/lbry-directories before proceeding.
After uninstalling LBRY, the working directories are left intact so that the application can be easily reinstalled without losing your application data and wallet file Application data is in the lbrynet folder (LBRY folder for Mac) and it includes various database and configuration files. Wallet and blockchain data is in the lbryum folder. Typically, you would want to keep your wallet and a handful of configuration/database files when performing a clean install while keeping most of your important data intact. After uninstalling LBRY, the working directories are left intact so that the application can be easily reinstalled without losing your application data and wallet file Application data is in the lbrynet folder (LBRY folder for Mac) and it includes various database and configuration files. Wallet and blockchain data is in the lbryum folder. Typically, you would want to save your wallet and a handful of configuration/database files when performing a clean install in order to keep your important data intact.
*Note: After running LBRY after a clean install, you may be prompted again for your email, this is normal. If for some reason you need your verification code resent, please email help@lbry.io or reach out to us on Slack!*
## Windows ## Windows
1. Uninstall the LBRY application by going to "Add or Remove Programs" via the Control Panel 1. Reboot your PC (this is to ensure that no LBRY processes are running)
2. Type in %appdata% into an Explorer window to find the working directories 2. Uninstall the LBRY application by accessing "Add or Remove Programs" via the Control Panel
3. Delete the entire LBRY folder 3. Type in `%appdata%` into an Explorer window to find the working directories
4. Navigate to the lbryum folder and delete the blockchain_headers file 4. Delete the entire LBRY folder
5. Navigate to the lbrynet folder and delete all items while leaving the following: 5. If performing a clean install, delete the lbryum and lbrynet folders also **(!!THIS WILL DELETE YOUR WALLET AND DATA!!)** and skip to step 8
5.1 'blobfiles' folder - stores blobs of downloaded files for hosting purposes 6. Navigate to the lbryum folder and delete the `blockchain_headers` file
5.2 'blobs.db' - reference data for the blob files which are used for hosting purposes 7. Navigate to the lbrynet folder and delete all items while leaving the following:
5.3 'lbryfile_info.db' - Downloads and Publishes data 1. `blobfiles folder` - stores encrypted downloaded files which are used for hosting
5.4 'install_id' - Links your LBRY account with email address. Delete if want to start with new email. 2. `blobs.db` - reference data for the blob files which are used for hosting purposes
- `C:\Program Files (x86)\lbrynet` - LBRY application itself 3. `lbryfile_info.db` - Downloads and Publishes data
- `C:\Users\%USER%\AppData\Roaming\lbrynet` - Daemon configuration and blobs 4. `blockchainname.db` - Supports downloads data
- `C:\Users\%USER%\AppData\Roaming\LBRYum` - Wallet and blockchain headers (if using the app or the lbryum wallet) 5. `install_id` - Links your LBRY account to your email address. Delete if you want to start with new email
8. Install the latest verison of LBRY from: [Github App Page](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/releases "Github App Page"). If prompted to allow through Windows Firewall, click Allow
9. LBRY should start immediately after install. If you kept your data, your balance and content will be reflected
## MacOS ## MacOS
1. Reboot your PC (this is to ensure that no LBRY processes are running)
2. Uninstall the LBRY application by dragging the LBRY app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock), then choose Finder > Empty Trash
3. Open Finder, click Go on top menu, choose "Go To Folder" Type "~/Library/Application Support/LBRY" then click go.
4. If performing a clean install, delete the entire contents of this folder **(!!THIS WILL DELETE YOUR LBRY DATA!!)** and proceed to step 6
5. Otherwise, delete everything except for:
1. `blobfiles folder` - stores encrypted downloaded files which are used for hosting
2. `blobs.db` - reference data for the blob files which are used for hosting purposes
3. `lbryfile_info.db` - Downloads and Publishes data
4. `blockchainname.db` - Supports downloads data
5. `install_id` - Links your LBRY account to your email address. Delete if you want to start with new email.
6. In Finder - click Go menu on top, choose "Go To Folder" this box comes up. Type. ~/.lbryum and click go
7. If performing a clean install, delete the entire contents of this folder **(!!THIS WILL DELETE YOUR WALLET!!)** and proceed to the next step, otherwise delete just the `blockchain_headers` file
8. Install the latest verison of LBRY from: [Github App Page](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/releases "Github App Page")
9. Launch LBRY by starting it from the Applications folder. You can add it to your dock for easier access. If you kept your data and wallet, your balance and content will be reflected
- `~/Library/Application Support/LBRY` - LBRY application itself ## Ubuntu / Linux *(Exact steps may differ slightly)*
- `~/Library/Application Support/lbrycrd` - Wallet and blockchain (if using lbrycrdd wallet) 1. Reboot your PC (this is to ensure that no LBRY processes are running)
- `~/.lbrycrd` - Alternate location for lbrycrdd wallet and blockchain 2. Uninstall the LBRY application by going to terminal and typing: sudo apt-get remove lbry. Y to confirm
- `~/.lbryum` - Wallet and blockchain headers (if using the app or the lbryum wallet) 3. Open File browser and navigate to the Home directory. Press Ctrl-H to view hidden files and folders
5. If performing a clean install, delete the .lbryum and .lbrynet folders **(!!THIS WILL DELETE YOUR WALLET AND DATA!!)** and skip to step 8
6. Navigate to the .lbryum folder and delete the `blockchain_headers` file
7. Navigate to the .lbrynet folder and delete all items while leaving the following:
1. `blobfiles folder` - stores encrypted downloaded files which are used for hosting
2. `blobs.db` - reference data for the blob files which are used for hosting purposes
3. `lbryfile_info.db` - Downloads and Publishes data
4. `blockchainname.db` - Supports downloads data
5. `install_id` - Links your LBRY account to you email address. Delete if you want to start with new email
8. Install the latest verison of LBRY from: [Github App Page](https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-app/releases "Github App Page")
9. Click the Search button on the toolbar, type LBRY and then hit Enter to launch LBRY. You can pin it to your taskbar for easier access. If you kept your data, your balance and content will be reflected
## Linux
- `/opt/LBRY` - LBRY application itself
- `~/.lbrynet` - Daemon configuration and blobs
- `~/.lbryum` - Wallet and blockchain headers (if using the app or the lbryum wallet)
- `~/.lbrycrd` - Wallet and blockchain (if using lbrycrdd wallet)