Software Deployment

I had a similar problem and could not get a particular application to remove with the uninstall string. I also was unable to create the uninstall iss file.

I ended up just manually removing everything with a .reg file.

I got this to work for a InstallShield-based (non-MSI) uninstall of Mi-Co LVT.

First, create the ISS file by running:

RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B7BAB8FE-C3FF-4FB3-80EC-DAD76EC1BF4A}\Setup.exe" -r

(I'm assuming your app is in fact currently installed.)

If you've never done this, the setup (or uninstall in my case) will proceed as it normally would, but a setup.iss file will also be created in %WINDIR%.

Then, after reinstalling the app to test my uninstall, I used this command in my WiseScript to successfully uninstall the app:

"C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B7BAB8FE-C3FF-4FB3-80EC-DAD76EC1BF4A}\Setup.exe" /s /x -f1c:\windows\setup.iss

You can also move the setup.iss file to another location and just change the path, if that's more convenient for you than copying it to C:\Windows prior to running the uninstall command in your script:

"C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{B7BAB8FE-C3FF-4FB3-80EC-DAD76EC1BF4A}\Setup.exe" /s /x -f1d:\installer\setup.iss

As others have stated here there seem to be several options. But here is what worked for me.

- record the uninstall

-then find the uninstall string in the registry

-add the the custom uninstall.iss to your installation files folder

-and in the same folder create a .bat file that copies the custom uninstall.iss to %windir% and then add in the same file the uinstall string followed by -x -r -f1%windir%\custom uininstall.iss

The app will uninstall. Enjoy took me a while but it works. Also works very well if you are uninstalling multiple files like and additional patch or whatever.

I also tried -s -x at the end, unfortunatley this did not work. When I use /s /x, it works! Strange isn't it? you also have to use a recorded uninstall answer file. For the install, -s DOES work.

I was able to over come the problem by creating a removeonly iss: Setup.exe -r -removeonly. Then I was able to run the silient uninstall with: Setup.exe -s -removeonly -f1"%cd%\cm7_Uninst.iss" -f2"%windir%\cm7_Uninst.log".

Good luck

I followed the same path that Anjana did by using autoit.  Instead of trying to guess where the controls were going to be, I just sent the key strokes. 

#Region ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Icon=..\logo1.ico
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_Language=1033
#AutoIt3Wrapper_Res_requestedExecutionLevel=requireAdministrator
#EndRegion ;**** Directives created by AutoIt3Wrapper_GUI ****
Opt("WinWaitDelay",500)
Opt("WinDetectHiddenText",1)
Func _WinWaitActivate($title,$text,$timeout=0)
  WinWait($title,$text,$timeout)
  If Not WinActive($title,$text) Then WinActivate($title,$text)
  WinWaitActive($title,$text,$timeout)
EndFunc
Run('RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{E0000650-0650-0650-0650-000000000650}\Setup.exe" -l0x9 -uninst')
_WinWaitActivate("PureEdge Viewer","")
Send ( "!y" )
_WinWaitActivate("PureEdge Viewer","PureEdge Viewer has been successfully uninstalled from your machine.")
Send ( "{SPACE}" )

It worked like a champ for me.  Compiled, it should work when done remotely with something like psexec as the hidden window/text should still be captured.  Honestly, I didn't try it yet, but I've done similar work in the past where hidden windows were captured successfully.

 

You will have to create a iss file by running this command line until setup.exe -r and cut the remaining of the commandline. Then running it as a normal setup -s -f1setup.iss -f2%temp%\logfile.log

NOPE, unfortunately that did not work. I am still banging my head over this problem.

In the uninstall log I get the following:
[InstallShield Silent]
Version=v6.00.000
File=Log File
[ResponseResult]
ResultCode=-8

I used the following uninstall line:

Setup.exe -s -f1Uninst.iss

When I used the uninstall line:

Setup.exe -uninst -s -f1Uninstall.iss

I get a prompt, therefore not silent.

Is there anyway of manually creating an ISS file and specifying events?

The uninstall of this application only prompts me if I want to uninstall the application or not - YES or NO

I just want it to click YES by default and hide the dialog box.

Did you checked on the website what is the result code -8?
ResultCode=-8

I modified the uninstall line and I still get the Yes/No prompt asking me if I want to uninstall the application.

i faced this situation once.. cant get the prompt to disappear so i had to wrap the uninstall in a winbatch script to simulate the button press YES.. happy hunting [8D]

Thanks, I was trying to avoid that but I'll give that a shot.

Hi Rikx2:

Can you tell me the procedure to the create the winbatch script for simulation of buttons.

This is a sample of command line:
RunDll32 ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "%programfiles%\InstallShield Installation Information\{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}\setup.exe" -s -f1%systemdrive%\setup.iss

ORIGINAL: Francoisracine

This is a sample of command line:
RunDll32 ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "%programfiles%\InstallShield Installation Information\{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}\setup.exe" -s -f1%systemdrive%\setup.iss


I've tried that command line but unfortunately without the -uninst the applicaiton does not initiate and uninstall. I would still like an answer but this application is going to be manually deployed in our environment now because a silent install method cannot be found and it's taken too long. Thanks for the suggestions and the assistance.

Did you ran
RunDll32 ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "%programfiles%\InstallShield Installation Information\{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}\setup.exe" -r to create an uninstall iss?


[InstallShield Silent]
Version=v6.00.000
File=Response File
[File Transfer]
OverwrittenReadOnly=NoToAll
[{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-DlgOrder]
Dlg0={AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SdWelcomeMaint-0
Count=4
Dlg1={AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SprintfBox-0
Dlg2={AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SprintfBox-1
Dlg3={AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SdFinish-0
[{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SdWelcomeMaint-0]
Result=303
[{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SprintfBox-0]
Result=1
[{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SprintfBox-1]
Result=1
[Application]
Name=Global Roaming - itinérance mondiale
Version=2.22.00
Company=iPass
Lang=040c
[{AB6FFA58-F491-11D3-8951-000000009611}-SdFinish-0]
Result=1
bOpt1=0
bOpt2=0

ORIGINAL: akhlaque

Hi Rikx2:

Can you tell me the procedure to the create the winbatch script for simulation of buttons.


run (not runwait) the uninstallkey and use the winwaitexist command to wait for the prompt to appear then use the sendkey to simulate the pressing of YES. not an awful lot but it works [;)]

Hi Blueboy:

Just create the uninstall answer file iss and then at the command line try putting this :

RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{5CE1EF14-2595-4320-A638-A627EE1D1BB9}\Setup.exe" -l0x9 -uninst -s

Try this if it works since I know I have tried this on an application and it worked but let me know in case it doesnt so that I will again check my KB.

ORIGINAL: wiseapp

Hi Blueboy:

Just create the uninstall answer file iss and then at the command line try putting this :

RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{5CE1EF14-2595-4320-A638-A627EE1D1BB9}\Setup.exe" -l0x9 -uninst -s

Try this if it works since I know I have tried this on an application and it worked but let me know in case it doesnt so that I will again check my KB.




This did not work for the other application I was working on but I have a new application now that I require the same thing. Java 2 Runtime 1.4.1_07.

The uninstall line nearly the same:
RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\\Program Files\\InstallShield Installation Information\{CA532E73-1BB7-11D8-9D6A-00010240CE95}\Setup.exe" Anytext

I have removed the Anytext at the end of this line and replaced it with -l0x9 -uninst -s and it does not seem to uninstall the application.

Hey guyz,

A little Winbatch script for you to do an automated uninstall..hope this helps

Run("C:\Program Files\Ares\uninstall.exe", "")
Timedelay(5)
SendKeysTo("Ares 1.8.6 Uninstall: Confirmation","!u")
Timedelay(10)
SendKeysTo("Ares 1.8.6 Uninstall: Completed","!c")

Let me know if you need any explanation on that

Enjoy:)
Chaitra

Elay,

You seem to automate this task![;)]

What finally worked for me is this...

I installed the setup.iss (answer file for the uninstall) to the %win% folder of my target computer. Then I captured the uninstall string for the app I wanted to remove from the registry of the target computer. In my case that string was: "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\Driver\7\INTEL3~1\IDriver.exe /M{F9F82B3D-F2CE-47D4-9312-10B8C7840483} ".

All I had to do was execute that command with -x -s at the end.

Hi blueboy,
Did u managed to get the solution? I am also stuck up with the same problem. No solution worked for me.
Thanks in advance.

Had the same kind of problem today. In my case I succeeded to record an answer file by running "setup.exe -uninst -r". I was then able to use the setup.iss to run a silent uninstall with "setup.exe -uninst -s -f1<iss file>" -f2"<log file>".
I also prefer to copy the %ProgramFiles%\\InstallShield Installation Information\{<guid>} to some temp folder before starting setup.exe from that new location. Saves me getting setup.exe added to PFO's.

I think you'll need to manually clean this up as best you can. Those old Installshield unistall strings rarely work correctly.

Did anyone get a working answer for this? I created the iss fle for the uninstall, but after trying every possible combination of switches, i still get the popup from the "Setup Agent" asking for yes or no.

I just got this to work.
There are two ways in which a silent uninstall can be performed.
Using a Response File
To run an uninstallation using a response file:
1. Prepare a response file for the uninstallation (.iss) by running Setup.exe with the /r argument:
Setup.exe /r
2. Locate the Setup.iss file generated in the Windows folder and copy it to the desired location.
3. Type the following at the command line (items in Italics represent data that is specific to your product's uninstallation):
<Path to setup>Setup.exe /s /f1"<FULLY qualified path>\YourResponseFile.iss"
Note: The /f1 parameter is necessary only if the Setup.iss file is located in a directory other than in the same location as Setup.exe.

Simple Uninstallation
If you do not want to follow the script logic and want to uninstall the product, you can use the following command line:
<Path to setup>Setup.exe /uninst
The /uninst parameter causes a forced uninstallation without opening the script. It rolls back the system changes made during the installation, including those from the MSI package and any InstallShield scripting.
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[font="times new roman"]Syntax on commands must be exactly as shown. Happy app removal!

Not sure if this post is closed, but if you still have the issue with the prompt during Uninstall, try the following:

RunDll32 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\engine\6\INTEL3~1\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\<INSERT_YOUR_PRODUCT_GUID HERE>\Setup.exe" -l0x9 -Remove -NoQuestion

The information provided by "adouglas" worked perfectly for me

Thanks "a"

For a Basic MSI Installshield package.
Path to your .exe file and Setup.exe /x /s /v/qn

eg: Suppose my path to my .exe file is C:\Program Files\Testtry\Example.exe...
C:\Program Files\Testtry>"Example.exe" /x /s /v/qn
This will do a silent uninstallation

That won't work if the InstallShield package is non-MSI based.

I have another question but this is regarding automate installation ,its for a basic MSI ....I have done the same thing as above except for /x its /i....inspite of using /qn I still get the warning dialog....Is there a way to automate that as wel...

The folks here are jolly good but I'm afraid psychic powers are beyond them.

What warning dialog would that be? Presumably this is on Vista/Windows 7 and you're seeing a UAC dialog?

setup.exe /i /s /w /v/"L*vx installer.txt /qn
The installation should be silent since I am using /qn....But I still get the warning box -it is in the program when a person doesnt have xyz setup it just gives a warning and they can proceed with the installation by clicking ok...
I want to automate the whole installation but I get the above warning modal box and the installation completes only after I click OK.... I am not sure how to overcome this....I want the complete installation to be automated and I am not finding the right solution....
Thanks in advance..

Hi
Is there any way to suppress Yes/No prompt asking me if I want to uninstall the application?Can anyone please suggest?

Thanks

I've met this kind of uninstall many times. The response file and the switches just can't make the uninstall silent. I alway automated it by using AutoIt script.

Thanks for your reply,
I jus t tried with Autoit.recorded the uninstall action.and created exe from the au3 script.But is there any way to hide that uninstallation window?code is mentioning below
#region ---Au3Recorder generated code Start ---
Opt("WinWaitDelay",100)
Opt("WinDetectHiddenText",1)
Opt("MouseCoordMode",0)

Run('C:\Program Files\Sage P11D\SETUP\Setup.exe -uninst')
_WinWaitActivate("Sage P11D","")
MouseClick("left",183,100,1)
MouseClick("left",146,85,1)
#region --- Internal functions Au3Recorder Start ---
Func _WinWaitActivate($title,$text,$timeout=0)
WinWait($title,$text,$timeout)
If Not WinActive($title,$text) Then WinActivate($title,$text)
WinWaitActive($title,$text,$timeout)
EndFunc
#endregion --- Internal functions Au3Recorder End ---
#endregion --- Au3Recorder generated code End ---

Just generate a response file during uninstall and use the below command
setup.exe -s -f1"<path to response file>" -SMS -uninst

I know this is an old thread thats been kicked a number of times so I thought I would toss this up here.
http://itninja.com/blog/view/installshield-setup-parameters

Hi Rikx2:

No its not clear Rik. Ihave never tried this. Please tell me detail if u could.