# Software Uninstallation

# Uninstalling through the Windows Installer Interface

  1. Run the openit_[version]_identity_server.msi installer file used to install the software.

  2. A setup wizard will be displayed. Click Next.

    Identity Server Installation: Welcome Screen

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Welcome Screen

  3. Click Remove to remove the Open iT Identity Server from the computer.

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Selection

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Selection

  4. Click Remove to uninstall the software.

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Remove

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Remove

  5. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation process.

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Complete

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Complete

# Uninstalling through the Command Line

  1. Open a command prompt with Administrative level privileges.

  2. Execute the following command:

    msiexec /x openit_[version]_identity_server.msi /l*v uninstall.log

    Required:

    Name Description
    /x [msi_file] The Windows installer file (with full path) used to install the Open iT Identity Server.
    /l*v [log_file] The log file (with full path) that contains the detailed uninstallation messages.
    Required Key-Value Pairs for Identity Server Uninstallation

    Optional:

    Name Description
    /quiet Run the command in silent mode.
    /passive Run the command in unattended mode - progress bar only.
    Options for Identity Server Uninstallation

    Example
    msiexec /x openit_10_0_210_identity_server.msi /l*v uninstall.log
  3. When using the passive mode, wait until the process bar dialog disappears. When using the quiet mode, verify if the installation 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

  1. Go to the Control Panel.

  2. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program.

  3. In the list of programs, select Open iT Identity Server and click Uninstall.

  4. A setup wizard will be displayed. Click Next.

    Identity Server Installation: Welcome Screen

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Welcome Screen

  5. Click Remove to remove the Open iT Identity Server from the computer.

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Selection

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Selection

  6. Click Remove to uninstall the software.

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Remove

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Remove

  7. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation process.

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Complete

    Identity Server Uninstallation: Complete

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