Hello,
is it possible to uninstall software from a PC that wasn't installed via WAPT? (Since already installed software isn't listed in the machine's packages).
I managed to do it by creating an uninstallation package (overriding the `install()` function in `setup.py` with a `run()` call from the uninstallation executable), but I'm wondering if there's a cleaner way, one that WAPT supports.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Uninstalling "non-WAPT" software
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Hi Sébastien,
the method you used is correct. You can then install multiple uninstallers within the same package (internally, we call this an anti-crapware package
). Regarding the uninstallation keys, you can view them in the WAPT console under the "Software Inventory" tab when you select a machine. The uninstaller needs to be silent, which unfortunately isn't always the case...
The plan for the future (when the development team has some time ) is to have a wizard in the WAPT console to differentiate between software installed by WAPT and software installed outside of WAPT, to help with the setup of this anti-crapware package.
Best regards,
Denis
the method you used is correct. You can then install multiple uninstallers within the same package (internally, we call this an anti-crapware package
). Regarding the uninstallation keys, you can view them in the WAPT console under the "Software Inventory" tab when you select a machine. The uninstaller needs to be silent, which unfortunately isn't always the case...The plan for the future (when the development team has some time
) is to have a wizard in the WAPT console to differentiate between software installed by WAPT and software installed outside of WAPT, to help with the setup of this anti-crapware package. Best regards,
Denis
Denis Cardon - Tranquil IT
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