We have a dumb application that we have to use at work. The company has released a new version of this application. Uninstall software on remote computers using wmic system. How to uninstall software from remote pcs using the command line.
The good news is that there is a way you can remove these zombies, thanks to the group policy importmodule name grouppolicy powershell module. The module has a useful set of cmdlets that allow you to read and write directly to the underlying storage file registry. Unlike thirdparty scripts to deploy software over the network, group policy install software plugin, psexec msi install or wmic install software tool, action1 install tool has the following benefits. The helpdesk has an elevated ad account that gives them local admin rights to any machine. It queries the sccm clients wmi class for the product, finds the uninstall string and executes the uninstall string. Using powershell to installuninstall microsoft office. Just though id share this because ive been working with group policy a long time and never knew this was a thing. It is a free and semirobust application deployment solution. I also know that they can just rdp into the users box and uninstall software using their aforementioned elevated accounts.
Removing extra registry settings from gpos sdm software. There are different ways to uninstall software with remoteexec. Dont try to deploy your customized teamviewer unattended host msi application via the gpo software installation package method in active directory. Jun 10, 2015 batch file to install software via gpo posted in programming. You have the original installer package which is a msi package. Uninstall software on remote computers via group policy. Reinstall applications deployed through group policy software. How to stop users from uninstalling apps from windows 10s. Add the remoteuninst executable to the action path folder listed in the web console under configuration\asset pages. To uninstall these applications, use logon scripts, or select the uninstall this application when it falls out of the scope of management option. In the rightpane of the group policy window, rightclick the program, point to all tasks, and then click remove. Click immediately uninstall the software from users and computers, and then click ok. Apr 16, 20 uninstall software on remote computers using wmic april 16, 20 july 20, 2018 vitalie ciobanu recently, i wanted to install nokia ovi suite to several computers in a company that started to have problems with their internet provider.
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. Remote windows software installation manageengine desktop. Unlike thirdparty scripts to uninstall software remotely, group policy uninstall software plugin, psexec remote uninstall utility or wmic uninstall software tool. 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. Its time to uninstall a application using powershell. How to use group policy to remotely install software in. Uninstall software remotely network uninstall program.
Note after you apply the update or hotfix, you still cant uninstall applications that were installed by using group policy software installation before the update or hotfix was applied. Here are all the steps needed to sccm client complete uninstall manually, including powershell script for leftovers. Step by step deploying software using group policy in. Powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer. How to remove program from start menu using group policy. Open an administrative command prompt on your machine where you have copied psexec. If you deploy the software to the user side assigned or published, the gpo must be linked to an ou containing users or you have to enable loopback.
The software uninstall task is used to uninstall eset products from clients when they are no longer wanted or needed. Enable rdp connections to the machine by unchecking control panel\system and security\system remote settings allow connections only from computers running remote desktop with network level authentication recommended. The uninstall method can be used either on the local computer or on a remote computer, and without delegation. Uninstall software on remote computers using wmic april 16, 20 july 20, 2018 vitalie ciobanu recently, i wanted to install nokia ovi suite to several computers in a company that started to have problems with their internet provider. Im looking for a process that would help me uninstall the program either remotely or via gpo when a user logs in. In the msi file field, set the share path where the msi package is stored and choose the uninstall operation. 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. Using windows management instrumentation or, more simply, wmi, we can uninstall software on remote machines. Group policy software installation gpsi is one of the greatest gifts that microsoft has given you. Jun 09, 2014 the uninstall task starts to run and immediately restarts the remote server in question to complete the uninstallation. Jan 28, 2014 group policy software installation gpsi is one of the greatest gifts that microsoft has given you. Kb3759 push uninstall to client workstations using eset remote. How to deploy andor remove software packages via gpo. This is where i think i create a second gpo and apply to that ou, and then do as per above.
The unc path to the remote computer can use either the netbios name or the fqdn. Using a command line to uninstall software on remote pcs step 1. Step by step deploying software using group policy in windows server 2016 this stepbystep article describes how to use group policy to automatically. It offers a simple and effective approach to remote software distribution and can be used instead of sccm and other complicated deployment tools. One of the nice features of wmic is that it may be run from any machine. Click here to showhide solution start the active directory users and computers snapin. Reinstall applications deployed through group policy. Use powershell to find and uninstall software scripting blog. This video demonstrates how to select deployment target pcs. Well be using wmic with domain admin credentials to crawl through a list of nodes pcslaptops and uninstall an example program without interrupting the user. Emco remote installer is an easytouse network application designed for centralized software management and audit across a lan. In this post, we would learn the steps to remove program from start menu using group policy in. Unlike thirdparty scripts to uninstall software remotely, group policy uninstall software plugin, psexec remote uninstall utility or wmic uninstall software tool, action1 uninstall tool has the following benefits.
Batch file to install software via gpo posted in programming. How to deploy software using group policy in windows. Software deployment is crucial in business environments to save time and money. The software installation configuration helps you to install msi and exe packages remotely to specific users of several computers of the windows network from a central location. If the software you need to uninstall was installed as an msi package or an exe package. When the user logs on to the computer, the published program is displayed in the add or remove programs dialog box, and it can be installed. How to use group policy to remotely install software in windows server 2012 published by claro software on 4th march 2015 4th march 2015 this guide will show you how to deploy claroread using windows server 2012. How to uninstall software remotely using wmi on windows.
In this demo, you can see how to install and uninstall windows software remotely across. Ive done a bit of research and cant seem to find any info on this. One of the greatest advantages of having an active directory domain is the possibility to deploy software packages via gpo group policy object. Provide a name and description for the software installation configuration. I know that they can remote into the users machine, temporarily give the user local admin rights, and uninstall said software.
First of all find out your software package id number. Using a command line to uninstall software on remote pcs. Uninstall software remotely from cloud free tool action1. A tutorial explaining how to deploy software packages via gpo to the computers of an active directory. On the computer, go to hklm\ software \microsoft\windows\currentversion\group policy\appmgmt. Aug, 2015 using group policy to install software remotely is an economical way of installing applications to all the computers at once and you dont need to purchase any additional licenses for that. Dameware remote support drs helps you export information about users in ad you need to send your auditors to demonstrate compliance. There are many solutions and software tools available for uninstalling and installing software on remote computers. How to uninstall software from remote pcs using the. Your action path indicates where the web console tries to.
I have tested each of these methods against software on my local machine, and the only one that actually gets an uninstaller even going is the hta. Open the group policy management panel and create a new gpo. Link a gpo to domain for deploying software using group policy technig. Click yes when prompted if you want to uninstall this update. The uninstall task starts to run and immediately restarts the remote server in question to complete the uninstallation.
Of course, to do this, you also must have administrative rights to the remote machine. In group policy management console, create a new gpo and link it to your domain. This gpo contains information of which gpo software that has been installed on the computer. Uninstall an application with powershell using gpo march 27, 2014 npulis leave a comment sometimes you would need to automate an uninstall of an application through group policies gpo. This program will be added to the add or remove programs list and the user will be able.
Your action path indicates where the web console tries to locate your action scripts and executables. Before attempting any remote software install uninstall you should read this posting. None of these methods work to uninstall the offending software. In the right pane of the group policy window, rightclick the program, point to all tasks, and then click remove. Batch file to install software via gpo programming. Remotely uninstalling thirdparty applications from. Ability to install software on remote computer not connected to corporate network e. Top 5 reasons group policy software installation is not working. Verify program installation an optional informative step.
How to remotely uninstall applications thanks to remoteexec. Mar 01, 2018 the problem is that all of their servers had both eset file security and the eset remote administrator agent installed which needed to be uninstalled before installing the new antivirus agent. Easiest way is to run the flash uninstall tool as a startup group policy. Uninstalling software via gpo that was not installed via gpo.
Publish software a program can be published for one or more users. How to deploy software using group policy in windows server 2016 technig. When an application is installed automatically through group policy, a registry key is created somewhere which is what im looking for. In this demo, you can see how to install and uninstall windows software remotely across a lanwan using emco remote installer version 5. May 22, 2016 powershell script to uninstall software remotely. I determined that the following commands could be used to uninstall the applications. Expecting them to use that method is out of the question as it is too complex andor detailed. Navigate through the path computer configuration\policies\ software settings and rightclick software installation. How do you uninstall software through gpo that was not installed by gpo. Feb 24, 2017 in this guide, we show you the steps to remove the uninstall option from windows 10s context menu to prevent users from accidentally uninstalling apps from the start menu. Leave the default option only if needed and dont reboot checked. And yet, not all group policy management software easily surfaces the critical information you need for audits. However, i dont have any of the unwanted software installed on my computer to test the hta uninstall method with. Checking for installed software after the restart, shows the apprecovery software.
Script search for and uninstall software on remote or local. May 05, 2019 sccm client can break from time to time. Deploying teamviewer unattended host david vielmetter. Aug 24, 2017 powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer. Deploy gpo using a batch script or powershell instead and save yourself the aggravation of troubleshooting why some workstations wont install the package.
Click the software installation container that contains the package. How to use group policy to remotely install software in windows. Apr 17, 20 if the software doesnt appear, take a look at the top 10 ways to troubleshoot group policy. Now hp connection manager has to go and i was wondering if there was a way to remotely remove this application either via gpo or some other method that does not require the presence of.
Script search for and uninstall software on remote or. Load up a command shell with appropriate access permissions. Using powershell to installuninstall microsoft office products by group policy ive been recently doing some experimentation with ad rms templates and ad fs integration in my lab environment. But in this case, the msi installer triggered an automatic restart to complete the uninstallation. To define the settings of remote software installation, right click on group policy object which we have created and click on edit. Registry key location for software deployed via group policy. In this article, we will consider a solution to this issue based on the builtin windows tools. The software is not licensed for use in the organization. Below is the powershell script to unstall the software application from the remote computer. To uninstall microsoft windows installer msi based software remotely you can use a startup script with msiexec.
If you uninstall the application, this registry key will not be removed, and the software will not automatically be installed on the next boot. How to uninstall software remotely using wmi on windows action1. How do you uninstall software through gpo that was not. To set up the uninstall software action, do the following.
Im assuming this would do nothing, as the software is already installed 4. In previous posts, we have learned what is group policy and how to apply group policy in windows server 2012 r2. Remote group policy management software gpo tool solarwinds. In this video lab i will demonstrate the step on how to deploy software using group policy in windows server 2016. Tw is a custom installer and ask me for addictional parameter i know is s but if i give this parameter nothing happens.
Have you tried msiexec x productid combine that with psexec and you get remote capabilities. Apr 03, 2019 a list of all windows and office updates installed on your device will appear. How to remove installed updates in windows 10 and windows. Powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer powershell script to uninstall software on remote computer. In the target computers, choose the systems on which you want to uninstall the concerned software and launch the action.
We are migrating away from dameware and im looking for a process that would help me uninstall the program either remotely or via gpo when a user. Uninstall an application with powershell using gpo. Apr 10, 2015 in this demo, you can see how to install and uninstall windows software remotely across a lanwan using emco remote installer version 5. To do this, click start, point to administrative tools, and then click active directory users and computers. Apr 17, 2018 to create a group policy object gpo to use to distribute the software package, follow these steps. This was not installed via gpo but manually installed and then became part of the image used to setup. I know there is a way to remove software remotely using the cmd line and registry. Nov 08, 2011 but what if someone later uninstall the software manually. You cant uninstall an application by using group policy. I need to uninstall a program from clients through group policy that was not installed via group policy.
Find the necessary update in the list or, to be more precise, unnecessary. Since this is a standard deployment method for most commercial packages, this should not be too problematic. How to prevent users from uninstalling apps from start using registry if youre running windows 10 home, you wont have access to the local group policy editor, but you can still enforce this. Ability to remove software remotely from computers not connected to corporate network e. No matter reboots, the software will not be reinstalled by the gpo. Powershell script to install and uninstall software. Nov 02, 2009 uninstall software from remote workstations to have the ability to uninstall a packageprogram on a remote computer can be very useful for systems administrators and helpdesk. Hello all, i am still pretty new to creating batch files to do various tasks. Remotely uninstall eset antivirus with powershell mike f. Understanding and discovering the silent parameters required to remotely deploy software with batchpatch. Learn how to use windows powershell to get software installation locations, and to uninstall software from remote computers.
Deploy msi software on multiple computers without using group policy. Solved gpo to uninstall one software and then install other. Remote software installation is a computer based gpo therefore in group policy management editor window. Last week a user asked how to use batchpatch to remotely remove feedreader 3. Have you tried msiexec x productid combine that with psexec and you get remote. Jun 05, 2014 to uninstall software using the method below, the software needs to have been installed using an msi file. Force reinstall software assigned via gpo when it was. 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. Hi there i am newbie on lansweeper, i would like to uninstall on any of my clients the teamviewer application. Teamviewer silent remote uninstall lansweeper questions.