# Software Uninstallation

# Uninstalling through the Windows Installer Interface

Run the openit_[version]_identity_server.msi installer file used to install the software.
A setup wizard will be displayed. Click Next.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Welcome Screen
Click Remove to remove the Open iT Identity Server from the computer.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Selection
Click Remove to uninstall the software.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Remove
Click Finish to complete the uninstallation process.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Complete

# Uninstalling through the Command Line

Open a command prompt with Administrator level privileges.

Run the following command:

Command Syntax
    msiexec /x [msi_file] /l*v [log_file] [/quiet] [/passive]

Required:

Parameter	Description
`/x [msi_file]`	The path of the Windows installer file used to install the Open iT Identity Server.
`/l*v [log_file]`	The path of the log file that contains the detailed uninstallation messages.

Uninstalling through the Command Line: Required Parameters

Optional:

Parameter	Description
`/quiet`	Run the command in silent mode, meaning no user interaction required.
`/passive`	Run the command in unattended mode, showing only a progress bar.

Uninstalling through the Command Line: Optional Parameters

The installer will use the Windows Installer Interface if the process mode (/quiet or /passive) is unspecified.

# Example

To uninstall openit_10_0_210_identity_server.msi, located at C:\Installers, in unattended mode with all logging information stored in an output log file at C:\uninstall.log:

Example
msiexec /x "C:\Installers\openit_10_0_210_identity_server.msi" /l*v "C:\uninstall.log" /passive

When using the passive mode, wait until the process bar dialog disappears.

When using the quiet mode, verify that the uninstallation is complete by opening the Task Manager and checking in the Details tab if the msiexec process is still running.

# Uninstalling through the Control Panel

Go to the Control Panel.
Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.
In the list of programs, select Open iT Identity Server and click Uninstall.
A setup wizard will be displayed. Click Next.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Welcome Screen
Click Remove to remove the Open iT Identity Server from the computer.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Selection
Click Remove to uninstall the software.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Remove
Click Finish to complete the uninstallation process.

Identity Server Uninstallation: Complete