Mar 12, 2006
Uninstalling stuff from Windows
Because Windows is really annoying when it comes to keeping track of rubbish that gets installed it can be a pain to uninstall stuff.
Luckily Microsoft realise the aggravation of using its own software inventory mechanism and provide a way to remove an application automatically via command line.
msiexec.exe /x {00000409-78E1-11D2-B60F-006097C998E7} /qn
Where {00000409-78E1-11D2-B60F-006097C998E7} is the unique product 'GUID'. Its stored in the registry at HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{product GUID}
Definitely one to remember.
Permalink | 2006.03.12-23:21.00