The psexec allows you to run programs and processes on remote systems, using all the features of the interactive interface of console applications, without having to manually install the client software. Powershell script to install and uninstall software. Uninstall an application using guid from registry broadcom. For a simple uninstall without the rather dubious looking cleanup script entries above, you simply uninstall from the command line with msiexec. Remotely uninstall application remotely delete uninstall. When you run your wmi call against multiple computers, you are creating a collection of results. Silently uninstall using msiexec without closing explorer.
The script deployment option from collection makes it easier to automate the task. Sccm ts vb script to uninstall applications all about. Benefits for individuals similarly, an individual can use theonespy on its personal mobile phone device and incase you have forget, lost or get theft your personal mobile phone device. Powershell commandscript to uninstall software on a. Our team needs a way of installing programs remotely either by batch files or scripts utlising windows installer and.
There are a few examples of this some not powershell in the script center already. This script seems total overkill for uninstalling an application. Run the script using the following command from the dos prompt. How to uninstall programs using powershell life of a. In the target computers, choose the systems on which you want to uninstall the concerned software and launch the action. A vbscript script will help you to uninstall the require program. May 22, 2016 powershell script to uninstall software remotely. Here is another vbscript for uninstalling by guid from symantec. Jun 20, 2016 run the script using a user account who has the privilege to uninstall softwares. But if i change the name of display name to pulse sec or secure pulse etc. Customer support software supportcenter plus remote access softwarecloud.
The main focus will on installing software, drivers, etcetera in windows nt 4 and later, not 9me, not on installing windows itself. As for why you are getting the null error, there are numerous issues. However, it is difficult to create a stable script for this window. It queries the sccm clients wmi class for the product, finds the uninstall string and executes the uninstall string. The uninstall software tool does not require any lansweeper software on the target machine. Powershell commandscript to uninstall software on a remote machine i have been working this for a couple days now, and no matter how i run this and work it, it seems to uninstall the program via powershell and returns the success code. Uninstall software is an action you can run from a windows computers lansweeper webpage and that allows you to remotely uninstall software from the machine. Delete a group from active directory list the active directory groups a user. Powershell script to uninstall applications remotely spiceworks. I have already written scripts for uninstallation using msiexec. Finding and uninstalling applications using vbscript.
The main advantage of psexec is the ability to invoke the interactive commandline interface on remote computers and remotely run programs in the background or the interactive mode and. May 29, 2014 search for and uninstall software on remote or local computer via powershell this script searches for and attempts to uninstall a piece of software by product name. May 05, 2006 here is what you need to know to run this script. The company has released a new version of this application, and i am trying to write a windows powershell script to uninstall the old applicationthe problem is that i need to find. Jun 30, 2019 parameter killprocess one or more process names to attempt to kill prior to software uninstall. At the 30th chaos communication congress in hamburg on dec 27, applebaum shared details of the incident and his fears of microsofts ability to remotely rip pieces out of its os at will. You are first prompted for the computer name and then the software to uninstall. Net code that im currently using to try and replicate the same functionality. Net using wmi to uninstall programs remotely visual. To uninstall software on a local machine without any user interaction, you would do something like this. If you cannot access an event log, check to see if you are running from an elevated command prompt.
The company is a massive ftse company with a team for every aspect of it you can think of. Remote uninstall software script center spiceworks. Aug 24, 2017 powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer. I have the script working, but every program throws up a prompt when run. Script search for and uninstall software on remote or local. Im not to fussed if i have to do the fix in a script or batch file to be honest. Doing so results in the installer updating files before removing the old application, and in the event of application removal failure, the installation may be incomplete. Open a command prompt window and navigate to the directory where you saved the file. Microsoft reveals secret ability to remotely uninstall. The software inventory view provides almost the same information that you can see in the windows programs and features, so the same way you can uninstall software from the windows programs and features, you can uninstall it remotely using remote installer. This is because we cant pass parameters to scripts used in compliance items.
How to remotely uninstall applications thanks to remoteexec. This option runs the standard uninstall command of the software, like in the programs and features module in control panel of windows. Uninstall software on a remote computer lazynetworkadmin. Sccm run script step by step guide online sccm clients. Zola network administrator tools to help repackage msi installations and software uninstall for networks. There is an ability to run powershell scripts sccm run script on client devices using sccm administrator console. The uninstall task starts to run and immediately restarts the remote server in question to complete the uninstallation. The uninstall software script i created still vbscript to account for those.
Jun 09, 2014 the uninstall task starts to run and immediately restarts the remote server in question to complete the uninstallation. Finding and uninstalling applications using vbscript scott. If you have powershell 3 or higher installed, you can issue a wmi call to get all programs. Jun 19, 2010 vbs script get computer serial number remotely. Uninstall software remotely network uninstall program.
Then use the script as both the detection and remediation script in the compliance item each modified slightly differently per the notes in the script itself. Uninstalling software using script vbscript tektips. Some version do not want to be uninstalled silently e. The script will attempt to uninstall software silently but if it cannot you will. Jun 05, 2014 there are several reasons you may need to uninstall software from remote machines. Remote office agent uninstallation manually manageengine. Sccm 2007, sccm 2012, scripting, software distribution, task sequence, wmi tags. Jun 10, 2012 strkeypath software \wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\ uninstall now will enumerate the uninstall registry key and place the key names in the array arrsubkeys. It then obtains the uninstall string of the same software application. Uninstallscript uses the name parameter to specify the script to uninstall from the local computer. Domain information using wmi add sample users to a security group. Batch remove msi applications on localremote computer.
Nov, 2010 using wmic to uninstall a software product by wildcard name it is possible to use the same wmic command with wildcards to uninstall multiple versions of a software. Parameter preactions this is a scriptblock in which you can pass to the script that will execute any arbitrary commands youd like before the uninstall takes place. If you just want to uninstall software without testing the installer gui, you can using. Dec 30, 2016 how to uninstall a software with powershell script. I know there is a way to remove software remotely using the cmd line and registry.
Using psexec to silently uninstall a package on a remote. The uninstallscript cmdlet uninstalls a specified script from the local computer. May 09, 2012 the question is, what is the proper way to silently uninstall a package on a remote computer on the company network using psexec. The following are examples successfully used in a large production. Use powershell to find and uninstall software scripting blog. Scan list of pcs to uninstall software with a report. Uninstall desktop central agents from the remote office computers manually.
In this script, you need to give the ip address or the computer name of the target system, in whihc yuo are going to uninstall the software. Here is an example for installshield suite projects. Uninstall software applications remotely from network computers using advanced software repackaging technology and remote commands. When installing over an existing product, remove the old product first in a separate action. In the target computers, choose the systems on which you want to uninstall. Trying to script a silent uninstall with vbscript stack overflow. When scripting msi actions, do not use removeexistingproducts after installfinalize. How to uninstall programs using powershell life of a geek admin. Uninstalling an msi file from the command line without using. Open a powershell session and type the following command. In the msi file field, set the share path where the msi package is stored and choose the uninstall operation.
Jan 29, 2019 there is an ability to run powershell scripts sccm run script on client devices using sccm administrator console. Uninstall method exists in the context of a single wmi object. Opensubkey software \microsoft\windows\currentversion\installer\userdata\s1518\products dim count as integer 0 loop counter dim childkey as. Leave the default option only if needed and dont reboot checked. Below is the powershell script to unstall the software application from the remote computer. The script can run either to a specific device or to the specific collection. Must appear as shown in add remove programs case insenstive. Checking for installed software after the restart, shows the apprecovery software. Lansweepers free uninstall software tool finished custom. Im pretty certain you can list workstations in batch file but i maybe wrong. I also know that they can just rdp into the users box and uninstall software using their aforementioned elevated accounts. Addremove programs and i need to uninstall the application based on application guid. To do use the uninstall software script in this way, first modify lines 64, and 6668. To find out the guid on remote software, download this script from here and run this command.
Uninstall a software with uninstallview uninstallview provides 3 option to uninstall a software. Powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer. But in this case, the msi installer triggered an automatic restart to complete the uninstallation. Uninstall software remotely jackie chen microsoft, scripting august 3, 2011 1 minute i will need to remove a software from more than 30 windows 2003 servers once i confirmed it has the memory leaking bug. Script needs to be ran from the command line usage examples below warning. Aug 03, 2015 open a powershell session and type the following command. I am attempting to write a script to an uninstall of some applications. I wrote this visual basic script when i came across a scenario where i know only the application name.
Now parents can theonespy remote uninstall tool and remove all the apps remotely that parents think that are in appropriate for the children usage. How do i create a script that will simulate the uninstall of my tested. Some version of java cannot be uninstall silently e. I have to write a vb script for uninstalling the software from the systems on network. Msi and cmdline examples dc deployment planning and. Firstly, i cant use group policy as our team doesnt manage that. You may need to remove it because your users went a little bit over the line as in the example above, or perhaps you dont want to renew your licensing for software that is no longer required, or perhaps there may be a security flaw and the best way to address. We have a dumb application that we have to use at work. However what i would like to do is to be able to run a script or batch file from my machine that will install the msi on all remote workstations listed. Check installed programs remotely vbscript this vb script by bill james lists all installed programs including windows updates on a remote pc checks registry uninstall key. Uninstallview view installed applications on windows 10 8. How to deploy the execution of a vbs script on your network. Uninstalls software by only passing the software title.
Software uninstallation using wmic command line experts. Each installed application has its own subkey of uninstall. For example adobe reader versions 7, 8, and 9 could be installed on machines in your organization. Expecting them to use that method is out of the question as it is too complex andor detailed. Now that we have a list of the programs installed find the one you want to remove and move on to the next step. Learn how to use windows powershell to get software installation locations, and to uninstall software from remote computers hey, scripting guy. This script reads the name of each software application to be uninstalled, from the file uninstalllist.