Free Trial: 3 months (after successful online registration).

BC4E runs on the Microsoft .NET Framework, and its behavior may vary based on your installed version.

This BC4E version includes three packages that adapt to your .NET Framework version. Just run "setup.exe,"

and it will choose the right one automatically.

1. Ensure your PC has Internet access for trial license activation or subscription renewal.

2. Unzip the package to a simple working folder (avoid virtual folders like OneDrive).

3. Run "setup.exe."

4. Fill out the setup form (usually, only the club name is required; other fields can remain default).

5. Click "Install New." If Internet access is unavailable, it will wait 30 seconds before proceeding.

6. Close "setup.exe" after seeing the "Success" message.

Notes:

• If "setup.exe" fails to start, install "Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86)" (see System Requirements).

• If online registration fails, you'll see "Program Key is expired" upon starting BC4E.

• Upgrading or daily use doesn't require Internet access (except for Windows XP).

1. Download the latest package.

2. Unzip it to a temporary folder (not the installation folder like "C:\BC4E").

3. Run "setup.exe."

4. Fill out the setup form if needed (default values are usually fine).

5. Click "Upgrade Existing" and wait for the success message.

6. Close "setup.exe."

Notes:

• If "setup.exe" fails to start, install "Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86)" (see System Requirements).

• Test the upgrade before running your club. Check the "Learning" tab for rollback instructions.

• OS: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, or XP.

  • Some PCs may require "Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86)" if errors occur (e.g., failing to load "BC4ETXDLL.dll").

  • Download: Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86)

• Windows 11: .NET Framework 4.8 (pre-installed).

• Windows 10: .NET Framework 4.5.2 or higher. Download .NET Framework 4.6.2

• Windows 8.1: .NET Framework 4.6.2. Download .NET Framework 4.6.2

• Windows 7: Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 4.6.2. Download .NET Framework 4.6.2

• Windows XP: Service Pack 3 and .NET Framework 4.0. Download .NET Framework 4.0

Note: This BC4E edition lacks Internet features on Windows XP due to .NET Framework limitations. Contact Technical Support for manual license activation.

BC4E supports all languages available in Windows. Multiple translated versions of 'BC4E_Used_Strings.txt' are provided.

• Steps to Add a New Language if the language is not provided:

1. Create a subfolder under "C:\BC4E\Language\" named after the language (e.g., "French").

2. Translate "readme.txt" and "BC4E_Used_Strings.txt" from the "English" folder and save them in the new folder.

3. Start BC4E. It will display the language matching your Windows system.

• Example: Adding French Support

1. Create "C:\BC4E\Language\French".

2. Save translated "readme.txt" and "BC4E_Used_Strings.txt" in the "French" folder.

3. BC4E will now display French on French Windows systems.