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Uninstall MSI

Uninstalls applications installed with MSI by display name, publisher, version or product code. This PowerBrick can be used to uninstall applications installed with MSI by specifying the display name, publisher, version or product code. It is possible to use wildcards in the display name and publisher parameters to match multiple applications. If multiple applications match the specified criteria, all of them will be uninstalled.

Optional

The exact display name as presented in add/remove programs. It is possible to use * as wildcard

Optional

Version filter for matching applications. Wildcards are supported (example: 23*). Omitting the version will uninstall all versions matching the other filters.

Optional — Default: Like

Version comparison operator used when Version is set. Allowed values: Like, Equal, Less Than, Less Than Or Equal, Greater Than, Greater Than Or Equal.

Optional

Optional publisher filter. Wildcards are supported.

Optional

The MSI Product Code (GUID) to uninstall directly. Can be provided with or without braces. Either DisplayName or ProductCode must be provided.

Optional — Default: False

Enable to include extra MSI debug logging in uninstall MSI log files. Disable to use standard verbose MSI logging.

Required

Specify return codes and their status. Unlisted return codes will cause failure. Allowed values: Success, Retry Execution Later.

  • Category: Installer
  • Brick ID: MSI-Remove-By-Name
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