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# Windows Package Installation

### Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install the BluLogShipper package on Windows systems:

1. **Download the Package**

   * Visit the portal <https://console.blusapphire.com> and download the BluLogShipper Windows package.
   *

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2. **Extract the Package**

   * Locate the downloaded file and extract its contents to the desired location on your system.
   * Copy the Folder path.

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3. **Open Command Prompt**
   * Open **Command Prompt** with administrative privileges:

     * Click the **Start** menu, type `cmd`, and right-click **Command Prompt**.
     * Select **Run as Administrator**.

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4. **Navigate to the Package Directory**

   * Use the `cd` command in Command Prompt to navigate to the directory where the package was extracted, and press enter. &#x20;
   * Example:  cd C:\path\to\extracted\package (paste the folder path we have copied earlier)

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5. **Run the Installer Script**

* Execute the batch script with administrative privileges and press enter
* <pre><code><strong>install.bat
  </strong></code></pre>

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6. **Agent Setup:**&#x20;

* Read the BluSapphire Log Shipping Agent License Agreement, Tick the Checkbox and click on Install.
*

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* Click on Finish to complete the BluSapphire Log Shipping Agent Setup Wizard.
*

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* Press any Key to continue
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6. **Verify the Installation**

* To confirm the package is installed correctly, verify that the `blulogshipper` service is running by checking its status in **services.msc**

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### Uninstallation Steps

1. Press `Win + R`, type `control`, press Enter, then go to **"Programs and Features"**.
2. Select "BluLogShipper", click **"Uninstall"**, and follow the prompts.