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BLScanPlus "Pro" Installation

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Compatibility

BLScanPlus (including BLScan, BLComp, BLJoin, BLConv, Totter and UnRotter) was written on a W2K platform, but deliberately avoiding platform specific coding (such as a complicated GUI), so it has a very unexciting interface, but should run on any 32 bit windows platform such as Windows 98, NT4, Me, 2000 or XP (but not Windows 95).

There is no actual limit to the input file size, although the current version is released with a hard coded 50,000 entry limit. If required, a new version can be released with this figure increased.

BLScanPlus (including BLScan, BLComp, BLJoin, BLConv, Totter and UnRotter) was written on a W2K platform, but deliberately avoiding platform specific coding (such as a complicated GUI), so it has a very unexciting interface, but should run on any 32 bit windows platform such as Windows 98, NT4, Me, 2000 or XP (but not Windows 95).

There is no actual limit to the input file size, although the current version is released with a hard coded 50,000 entry limit. If required, a new version can be released with this figure increased.

BLScanPlusPro makes use of the new Microsoft .NET Framework 2.

If you regularly use the Microsoft windows update service, you may already have this. You can tell by pressing Start, open the Control Panel and then open Add or Remove Programs, scroll down the list and look for the presence of items called "Microsoft .NET Framework 2". If this is not present, you can get it from the Microsoft site, plus any available language and service packs. More information on this is given on the download page including the required links.

The .NET Framework is to become the standard platform under which many new programs will be developed. So if you do not currently have it, you will need it sooner or later.

If you use Windows 95 or do not want to install the .NET Framework then maybe BLScanPlus "Classic" is a better option for you.

Windows 98/NT4/Me/2000/XP

Installing

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Installation instructions are given below. The file needed to install BLScanPlusPro is stored in a zip file which can be downloaded from the downloads page.

Pro

Installing BLScanPlus Pro

Select an option below;

First time user
Updating to a new version
UnInstalling

First time user;

BLScanPlus Pro (including BLScan, BLComp, BLJoin, BLConv, Totter and UnRotter) is available as a compressed folder called BLScanPlusPro_Va.b.c.zip which can be downloaded from this site (where a.b.c is the version number).

If you have not done so already, right click on the download link and select "Save Target As..." as per the image. Then save the file somewhere on your computer (onto your desktop for example).

Having downloaded the BLScanPlusPro_Va.b.c.zip, right click on the zip file icon and select "Extract All...", this will create a new folder called BLScanPlusPro_Va.b.c, containing the installation program. You can now delete the previously downloaded zip file if you wish. Open the BLScanPlusPro_Va.b.c folder and double click on the install program, follow the instructions and be sure to read the ReadMe file that will appear when the installation is complete. For reference, this file is also shown here.

Do not install BLScanPlus Pro over a previous BLScanPlus Classic installation folder, the default and recommended path is C:\Program Files\BLScanPlusPro.

Done! BLScanPlus Pro is now installed! You can now delete the BLScanPlusPro_Va.b.c folder if you wish. The installation will create a folder called BLScanPlusPro (the "Product" folder) at your chosen location, within that folder is the "Program" folder where BLScanPlus Pro will read/write input/output files.

To start the program, double click on the new icon that now appears on your desktop.

To get underway, work through the tutorial.

It is recommended that files are not copied from or to the Mailwasher Application Data folder while Mailwasher is running.

Having problems?, try the FAQ on the problems page.

Updating to a new version;

Download the new version file from the downloads page and install as before. You can install the new program 'over' the existing BLScanPlusPro product folder. Note that downloading files may cause your anti-virus software to pop-up a confirmation dialog.

To install;

Download the zip file to your desktop
Right-click on the zip file and select Extract All...
Double click on the EZ BLScanPlusPro_Va.b.c.exe file (where a.b.c is the version number)
Specify the same path as you existing installation (which is probably at C:\Program Files\BLScanPlusPro)
Respond "Yes" when it says "You are about to install this product into an existing directory: Is this what you want to do?"

There are currently no updates pending.

Having problems?, try the FAQ on the problems page.

Installation ReadMe file (shown after installation, included here for reference)

Welcome

BLScanPlus "Pro" is now installed on your computer, BEFORE you start using it, please read the following notes...

Using BLScanPlus
A shortcut has been placed onto your desktop, the "BLScanPlusPro" icon will start the program.

Two folders have been created;

BLScanPlusPro
- The "Product" Folder.
- Contains the program/installation folder.
- Contains the un-install program and un-install data file.

BLScanPlusPro\Program
- The "Program" or "Installation" Folder.
- Contains the BLScanPlus program. This is the work area for BLScanPlus.

Throughout the documentation for BLScanPlus, references are made to the BLScanPlus folder, this is the Program (or Installation) folder shown above. Any input files read by BLScanPlus or created by BLScanPlus will be normally be held in that folder (e.g. this is typically C:\Program Files\BLScanPlusPro\Program).

The first time BLScanPlus is run, it will generate a new folder called "BLScanBackup", this folder will contain your backup files and various files containing settings and history information. Do not delete this folder as you will also delete any settings that you may have chosen when running the BLScanPlus utilities. There is no harm in purging this folder of unwanted backup files from time to time.

It is recommended that files are not copied from or to the Mailwasher Application Data folder while Mailwasher is running.

BLScanPlus has various settings that can be controlled from the "Settings" menu option. You should setup these options first (but this is not essential as all the utilities will assume default values).

I hope that BLScanPlus proves to be a useful set of utilities to compliment your usage of Mailwasher. Check the web site every once in a while for news on updates for BLScanPlus.

Thank you for using BLScanPlus.
Pat Mann, Southampton, UK

Installation Issues
BLScanPlus does not assume any particular installation location, but moving the program files around or renaming the Product/Program folder after installation may prevent BLScanPlus from working correctly. The most likely cause is that the desktop shortcut "Target" field becomes invalid. Either correct the Target to the new program folder path, or re-create the desktop shortcut.

Terms & Conditions
BLScanPlus (including BLScan, BLComp, BLJoin, BLConv, Totter and UnRotter) is a privately developed software utility and is not supplied with any form of guarantee, warranty or commitment of future support. This utility is made available from www.dogsbyte.com only. This utility is used entirely at your risk, the author has no responsibility, liability or accountability for any loss or damage that may be incurred as a consequence of its usage, either as a standalone utility or when used in conjunction with any other software.

Blacklist entries are used by Mailwasher to filter incoming email and (depending on Mailwasher settings) incoming email may be automatically hidden and/or deleted. Using a wildcard within a blacklist entry will result in any incoming email that meets that blacklist criteria being treated as originating from a blacklisted source. It is the users responsibility to ensure that wildcards are used appropriately to avoid loss or concealment of legitimate email.

BLScanPlus relies on the file formats used by Mailwasher for correct operation. These formats are not under the control of the author and are subject to change without notice, which may in turn impact the functionality available using BLScanPlus. Under these circumstances the author will make best efforts to ensure the products integrity, but no guarantee, warranty or commitment of future support is made for BLScanPlus operating with revised file formats is implied, this risk is accepted by the user and any donations made for BLScanPlus are not refundable under this circumstance.

This utility can be removed from your computer by deleting the BLScanBackup folder (after moving/copying any useful files out of it) and then using the UnInstall icon present in the Product Folder.

You agree not to copy, redistribute or resell this software.

BLScan, BLComp, BLJoin, BLConv, Totter and the BLScanPlus framework is protected by international copyright law.

By downloading and using this utility, you accept these conditions of usage.

Uninstalling

To uninstall BLScanPlus, navigate to the BLScanPlus product folder (if you used the default install location, this will be at C:\Program Files\BLScanPlusPro) double click the Uninstall.exe icon. This will remove the program related files, desktop icon etc.

Note: Although the uninstaller will remove the program, it will not delete the BLScanPlus product/program folders if there are files present (that you created). So if these folders are not deleted, check the contents, move/copy any useful files elsewhere and then delete the BLScanPlusPro product folder.

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