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MSI command line uninstallation option

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lucky - 23 Aug 2006 14:26 GMT
hi guys,
i'm trying to run a MSI from command line to uninstall the installed
version. i tried the options given on this site but i'm not getting
where i'm making mistake

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/msi/setup/stand
ard_installer_command_line_options.asp


the comandline i'm trying is:

product_msi.msi /uninstall

and the output i'm getting is :

this patch package could not be opened. verify that the patch package
exists and............

can anyone tell me how to use command line to uninstall the product.

Note: the product is made by my company in .net 2.0. it is not a
microsoft prodcut i'm trying to uninstall.

thanks,
Lucky
lucky - 23 Aug 2006 15:00 GMT
hello guys!
i've found a solution and providing here for those who are having same
problem as i had.

msiexec  /uninstall product_msi.msi </qn>

u can also use </qn> for no user interface.

Cheers!
Lucky

> hi guys,
> i'm trying to run a MSI from command line to uninstall the installed
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
> thanks,
> Lucky
Phil Wilson - 25 Aug 2006 02:42 GMT
msiexec /x {productcode guid} also works.
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Phil Wilson
[Microsoft MVP-Windows Installer]

> hello guys!
> i've found a solution and providing here for those who are having same
[quoted text clipped - 30 lines]
>> thanks,
>> Lucky

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