Install, Upgrade & Uninstall

Why is the Senzing download a little over 1GB in size?

A number of libraries and metadata Senzing uses to perform highly accurate Entity Resolution consume a high proportion of the file download and subsequent deployment size. Though compressed into the installer package, these resources contribute to the approximate 1GB file size when downloading. 

Do I need a database or other components to support Senzing?

You don't, the installation package will install everything it needs to function.

Does Senzing have an auto updating option? 

Not at this time, it is planned. 

Can I install a new Senzing App release over the top of an existing install?

Yes, there is no need to uninstall a previous version. 

After uninstalling why does Senzing leave directories and files on my system?

This occurs because we maintain the projects, previous data mappings and configuration from your interactions. In the event an uninstall was accidental, installation becomes corrupted, support requested you uninstall or similar you will not lose prior data loading and efforts completed with the Senzing App.

How do I completely uninstall on Windows?

• Run normal Windows uninstall for Senzing ER Workbench
• Manually remove the following directories
  • C:\Program Files\Senzing
  • C:\Users\<your_user>\AppData\Local\Senzing
  • C:\Users\<your_user>\AppData\Roaming\senzing
    
    

Where is Senzing installed? 

Senzing is installed locally to your workstation and is accessible to the installing user.