Modes of Uninstallation

There are three modes of uninstalling the product:

• Uninstalling in GUI Mode

• Uninstalling in CLI Mode

• Uninstalling in Silent Mode

Uninstalling in GUI Mode

The uninstallation program prompts you using a sequence of graphical screens. This is the default method when you invoke the uninstallation program without options:./uninstall

To Uninstall in GUI Mode

1. Change to the installation directory.

2. Type ./uninstall to start the server uninstallation

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   Note –

   You can uninstall the Proxy Server on Windows using either of the following ways:

   • Type uninstall at the command prompt.

   • On the Start menu, select Programs ⇒ Oracle Corporation ⇒ Oracle iPlanet Proxy Server4 ⇒ Uninstall.

     A Welcome screen is displayed. Click Next. The Ready to Uninstall page is displayed. The product name, installation path, and the space reclaimed are displayed.

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3. Click Uninstall Now to start uninstalling the Proxy Server or click Cancel to exit the uninstallation wizard.

   The uninstallation summary is displayed that provides the status of the uninstallation. You can view the uninstallation log files. For information on the log file paths, see Uninstallation Log Files.

4. Click Details to view the uninstall log file.

5. Click Dismiss to close the log.

6. Click Close to close the uninstallation wizard.

Uninstalling in CLI Mode

The uninstallation program prompts you using a sequence of command-line prompts and messages. To activate the interactive command-line mode, invoke the uninstallation program using the -console option:./uninstall --console.

To Uninstall in CLI Mode

1. Change to the installation directory .

2. Type ./uninstall --console to start the server uninstallation.

   Type uninstall --console to start a command-line installation on Windows.

   The uninstallation program requires you to provide configuration preference settings that are used while uninstalling the server.

   The uninstallation program consists of one or more selections that provide you with information, and allows you to enter preferences that determine how the Proxy Server is uninstalled.

   When you are presented with the following questions, the uninstallation process pauses to allow you to read the information that has been presented. When you are ready, press Enter to continue.

   Some questions require more detailed information that you are required to type. The question may have a default value that is displayed inside brackets []. If you want to accept the default answer, press the Enter or Return key. If you want to provide a different answer, type it at the command prompt and then press Enter.

3. A Welcome screen is displayed. Press Enter to continue the uninstallation.

   The product name, installation path, and the space reclaimed are displayed.

4. Select option 1 to start the uninstallation, option 2 to start the uninstallation program all over again, or option 3 to exit the uninstallation program.

   The uninstallation details are displayed once the uninstallation process is completed.

   You can view the uninstallation log files. For information on the log file paths, see Uninstallation Log Files.

5. Click option 2 to exit the uninstallation program or click option 1 to view the uninstall log file.

   Press Enter or Return to continue viewing the log file or type q to exit the log file.

Uninstalling in Silent Mode

You can uninstall in the silent mode at the command line using the following command format:

./uninstall --silent

When the prompt is returned, the silent uninstallation is complete. You can view the uninstallation log files. For information on the log file paths, see Uninstallation Log Files.