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Uninstallation of BR Execution Server using a BAT file

This page provides instructions on using a BAT file to uninstall IFS BR Execution Server (BRES) and outlines the specific scenario in which the BAT file is necessary for uninstallation.

This information is particularly useful for System Administrators.

Typically, BRES can be uninstalled by the admin user who initially installed it, following the standard process through the Control Panel like any other application. However, if you encounter difficulties uninstalling BRES from a different admin user account other than the one which was used to install the service, this BAT file can be used as a solution.

Below given are the steps you need to follow when using the BAT file.

Step 1: Three keys must be obtained from the Registry Editor.

First Key

Navigate to the Uninstall folder within the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive by following the given path. There you will find registry keys for various products. Obtain the registry key relevant to IFS BR Execution Server as the first key.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\

Second Key

The second key is the Admin User’s Security Identifier (SID) in the HKEY_USERS hive. There could be multiple SIDs. However, you need to select the SID of the admin user account from which BRES was installed. In order to find the SID of the admin user account select the HKEY_USERS hive and then search for the term IFS BR Execution Server. This will expand the folder of the admin user account which was used to install BRES.

Third Key

Navigate to the Product folder by following the given path. There you will find the registry key for IFS BR Execution Server.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\admin user’s unique ID \Products\

Step 2: Open the command prompt and navigate to the directory where the BAT file is located (ensure to run the command as administrator). Then, execute the BAT file providing the keys obtained as mentioned above. Ensure to leave a space in between the keys.

Step 3: To complete the uninstallation restart the remote host.

By following the above steps, you'll be able to uninstall IFS BR Execution Server using the given BAT file.