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    Uninstall MSI

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    The Uninstall MSI action allows you to uninstall an MSI from devices.

    General
    TypeUninstall MSI
    Name

    Actions are easier to comprehend and manage over time when they have a suitable name that accurately expresses what they do.

    Uninstall MSI via pathUninstall applications that were installed by an MSI file by pointing to the same exact MSI file.
    Uninstall MSI via Product CodeUninstall an MSI file just by knowing the unique product code of the MSI, without uploading the file to the client computers.
    FileThe MSI file has to be available on the client to start the uninstall action.
    Product CodeThis product code can be filled in manually or extracted from an existing MSI file from your local device. Directly extracting the product code from an MSI is available only for Windows OS.
    ArgumentsInsert the arguments for the msiexec.exe
    Advanced
    ContextThe level at which the action is executed User, Device or Elevated user. For elevated user, the action will be executed under the current user, but it's granted temporary permission to modify the local system.
    Network CredentialsThe network credentials from the credential store, which will be used to access the specified file on a network location. The option is available only for Windows.
    Place return code in variableThe temporary variable to which the return code of a command line program is stored.

    Filters
    Here you can define conditions which determine if the action will be executed. For more information, see Filters.

    In the Edit output variable dialog box you open by clicking on the browse button browse-icon-1x of the Place return code in variable field, you can create new variables or change existing ones and use them to store the return code. Note that the resulted variables exist only temporarily until the action is executed; they are not saved anywhere and they are displayed only in the package you configured them. After the action is executed, the variables are discarded.



    Edit output variable dialog box

    ElementDescription
    VariableNew or existing variable in which you want to store information.
    Sensitivity
    • Not sensitive - The variable is logged in the log file and it is visible on Liquit Workspace UI.
    • Sensitive - The variable is not logged in the log file and it is hidded on Liquit Workspace UI.
    • Current variable sensitivity - In case of an already existing variable, it takes its already configured sensitivity.
    Trim valueRemoves all whitespace from the front, end or both.
    Append to existing value (if it exists)It appends the new variable at the end of the existing one.

    Agent

    It requires the Agent to be running.

    Supported platforms

    PlatformSupported
    WebNo
    WindowsYes
    macOSNo
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