How to Perform a Clean Reinstall of DraftSight

1. Log into Windows with user that has administrative/install or modify software privileges.
   
   
2. Uninstall DraftSight from Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Uninstall a program.

3. In Windows File Explorer, browse to the following folder:  

C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\DraftSight

Note that the ‘AppData’ folder may be a hidden folder. You can activate it in the File Explorer under the View tab. Click Options then select the View tab and turn on Show hidden files, folders, and drives.

4. Rename the DraftSight folder to DraftSight_old. This returns DraftSight to a “default” state, as if it was a first-time installation on the computer. This is where your customizations are stored. You can use this folder to recover the customizations later.

5. Browse to the ‘Dassault Systemes’ folder in the installation directory. This folder typically exists under ‘C:\Program Files’. Rename the Dassault Systems folder to Dassault Systems_old.

6. Browse to the DraftSight folder at ‘C:\ProgramData\Dassault Systemes\DraftSight’ and rename the DraftSight folder to DraftSight_old.

Be aware that the ProgramData folder may be a hidden folder. Note that the ‘AppData’ folder may be a hidden folder. You can activate it in the File Explorer under the View tab. Click Options then select the View tab and turn on Show hidden files, folders, and drives.

7. Open the Windows Registry Editor.

8. Export to back up then deleting the following registry key folder.

CAUTION: Incorrect changes to the Window Registry can cause installed applications or Windows to fail. Use caution when making changes to the Windows Registry or have an IT professional make these changes for you.

• • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Dassault Systemes\DraftSight