Software - Attempt Silent Uninstall Using String Params
Summary
This script fetches the uninstallation string from the database for the defined application specified in the parameter @AppName@ and then attempts to uninstall the application. If uninstall.exe is found in the uninstallation string, it will attempt to uninstall the application using silent switches.
Time Saved by Automation: 10 Minutes
Sample Run
User Parameters
| Name | Example | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AppName | Dropbox | True | Application name that needs to be uninstalled |
Process
When the script runs, it will prompt the user for the parameter AppName, which needs to be filled in. The script will then check if the software is installed on the machine. If it is, it will fetch the uninstallation string from the database for the specified application and attempt to uninstall it. If uninstall.exe is found in the uninstallation string, the script will use silent switches to uninstall the application. The script also verifies whether the software was successfully uninstalled and displays the result in the script's logs section.
Output
- Script log