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Uninstalling a VirtualCenter Component

If both your VirtualCenter client and VirtualCenter server are installed on the same system, then you may uninstall one or both in the same step. You must have Administrator privileges to uninstall the VirtualCenter server. If you try to uninstall the VirtualCenter server while it is running, you must confirm that you really want to take action, as it causes a disruption to any VirtualCenter clients connected to the service.

Uninstalling the VirtualCenter components does not uninstall the .NET framework. Do not uninstall the .NET framework if you have other applications on your system that depend upon it.

To uninstall a VirtualCenter component, choose either the VirtualCenter installer or the Windows Add/Remove tool.

Uninstalling a VirtualCenter Component Using the Windows Add/Remove Tool

Uninstalling a VirtualCenter Component Using the Windows Add/Remove Tool

  1. As Administrator on the Windows system, click through the Windows system to the Add/Remove Programs.

    Select Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Scroll through the list of installed programs and select the appropriate VMware VirtualCenter component to remove, this includes the VirtualCenter server, VirtualCenter client, or the Web service. Click Change.

    The VirtualCenter installer starts.

  2. Proceed to step 2 in the following section, Uninstalling a VirtualCenter Component Using the VirtualCenter Installer.
Uninstalling a VirtualCenter Component Using the VirtualCenter Installer

Uninstalling a VirtualCenter Component Using the VirtualCenter Installer

  1. As Administrator on the Windows system, run the installer.

    Double-click the VMware installation icon or select Start > Run and enter the location of the installer in the Run window.

  2. Accept the VirtualCenter Installer. Click Next.
  3. Select the Modify option.

    Click the appropriate radio button, then click Next.

  4. Deselect the components to uninstall, as needed.

    Note: If you uninstall the VirtualCenter server, the Web service is also uninstalled. If you uninstall the Web service only, the VirtualCenter server remains.

  5. Verify ready to proceed with uninstallation. Click Next.

    VirtualCenter displays a progress screen as it proceeds with the uninstallation.

  6. If you are removing the VirtualCenter server: select to remove the VirtualCenter database settings or not. This does not remove the actual database from your system. It removes the ODBC references only.

    Click Yes to remove all traces of VirtualCenter. Click No to retain the VirtualCenter database and settings in preparation for a reinstallation.

  7. Close the installation wizard. Click Finish.

    All or any installed VirtualCenter components are removed. This includes VirtualCenter client, VirtualCenter server, and Web service.

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