# Chapter 3: Installation
## **Chapter 3: Installation**
### 3.1 Installing
#### 3.1.1 Launch the Installation
* Close all applications running on the system before starting the installation.
* Run the setup program BlockyforVeeam®Setup\_2\_6\_2\_217.exe to start the installation wizard.
Administrative rights are required to install, configure, license, or update BlockyforVeeam®. When installing, you need to be logged in as an administrator or run the installation program using the context menu option “Run as administrator." (Right-click the BlockyforVeeam® setup file).
Check Controlled folder feature and turn it off. See [Restrictions.](https://docs.blockyforveeam.com/administration-guide/pages/3NtkxQcDHvPCef66ytap#1.3-restrictions)
#### 3.1.2 License Agreement
You have to accept the "License Agreement“ in order to continue with the BlockyforVeeam® installation procedure.
#### 3.1.3 Select the installation path and additional tasks
#### 3.1.4 Select Components
Please select the components you want to install.
The components can only be selected for a new installation!If you want to change the components after installation you have to uninstall BlockyforVeeam® and then install it again.
#### 3.1.5 Start the Installation
After clicking the Install button, BlockyforVeeam® will be installed in the selected destination folder.
#### 3.1.6 Completing the Installation
Click "Finish“ to complete the installation.
On Core-only installations, you have to set the initial password via BlockyCLI after installation or via the BlockyforVeeam® setup parameter during installation. See chapters [BlockyCLI](/administration-guide/appx-b-blockycli-parameters.md) and [Setup command line parameters.](/administration-guide/appx-a-setup-command-line-parameters.md)
### 3.2 Updating
The process of updating from a previous 2.6 version is similar to the installation described in Installation.
When updating BlockyforVeeam® a password query is only necessary if the core is installed.
### 3.3 Upgrading from Version 2.5 and earlier
Version 2.6 can be upgraded directly from version 2.5.
An upgrade from a Blocky version older than 2.5 can only be done with an intermediate upgrade to Blocky 2.5.
The password is entered in the same way as for an update, see [Updating.](#3.2-updating)
Please contact our GRAU DATA GmbH support () if you require any additional information or assistance.
### 3.4 Uninstallation
BlockyforVeeam® can be uninstalled by using the Windows Software Manager. Click "Start >> Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs" Select the BlockyforVeeam® product and press the “Uninstall” button.
**With core component installed:**
Confirm the Un-install of BlockyforVeeam® with your password.
The self-defined password must be set in order to uninstall Blocky for Veeam®. The uninstall will fail if the self-defined password has not been set.
See [Set initial password](/administration-guide/chapter-4-configuration.md#set-initial-password) for setting the password.
On core-only installations, the uninstall password is not required.
Continue by pressing “Uninstall,” and BlockyforVeeam® will be removed.
A pop-up message confirms that BlockyforVeeam® was successfully removed.
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