Clean Install Windows

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A clean install is a manual procedure that removes the viewer, all cache, configuration files and replaces it with a completely fresh install. If you are doing this as part of a viewer update, then we recommend you follow ALL of the steps in order.

If you are not installing a newer version of Catznip then you should read our Troubleshooting Guide first.

Do NOT attempt to follow these instructions while the viewer is running

Note : Any icons show in Windows Explorer may not match those on your computer. Images are for guidance only, please read the instructions carefully.


Remove settings

  • Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 : Press the Windows Key + R and enter %appdata%/Catznip

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Yes, it's ok to delete my chat logs..

  • If you wish to delete all chat logs as well as removing the settings, delete ALL folders in the right pane.

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No! Don't delete my chat logs..

  • If you do not wish to delete all chat logs, in the right pane, delete the user_settings, logs and browser_profile folders.
  • Enter each of the user named folders one by one (trinity_dejavu in the following screenshot) and delete ONLY the browser_profile folder and all XML files. It may help to sort the folder view by type.

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Manually Clear the Cache

If you have opted to place the cache in a custom location, navigate to that location and remove ALL files. If not ...

  • Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 : Press the Windows Key + R and enter %localappdata%/Catznip

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  • In the folder that opens up, right pane, select any file, press CTRL + A to select all and then SHIFT + DELETE. This will remove all of the cache files. It may take several minutes.

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Remove and Reinstall

  • Press Windows Key + R and enter control appwiz.cpl (This works on all versions of Windows).

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  • This will open Add/Remove Programs. Select Catznip from the list and uninstall as normal.

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