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How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

  • 1.  How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 24, 2013 10:29 PM

    Hi,

     

    So my problem is this, I support a local company in my country for SEP. I've installed SEP 12.1 clients in their computers and by mistake i've installed SEP on computers which are not supposed to be installed. So my question is this, can I use push deployment method to uninstall SEP to specific workstations that is not supposed to have SEP???

    By the way i've been using "cleanwipe" software to uninstall SEP manually if ever there is a problem with the installation, and then I install SEP again.

     

    Hope some can answer.



  • 2.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 24, 2013 10:37 PM

    hello,

    this way you can uninstall sep client

    Methods for uninstalling Symantec Endpoint Protection

     

    Article:TECH184988 | Created: 2012-03-27 | Updated: 2012-05-30 | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH184988

    You can use SEPprep utility

    SEPprep: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH148513

    You may want to try SEPprep utility. Its a competitive product uninstall tool. But it can also be configured to uninstall SEP Client by modifying the following line in the SEPprep.ini file.

    RemoveSymantec=Y

    You can push this to the clients through GPO (like a logon script) or using a deployment tool.

     

    Remotaly uninstall

    http://www.symantec.com/connect/forums/uninstall-sep-client-remotely



  • 3.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 24, 2013 11:42 PM

    Thumbs up Manish!!!!!!

    My vote goes to you.



  • 4.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 25, 2013 08:25 AM

    I can't seem to find the "Competitive Uninstall tool on CD2" that was posted in the thread that you gave. can someone attach the said file to this thread if you can. Thank you in advance.



  • 5.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 25, 2013 08:38 AM
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    SEPPrep attached

    Attachment(s)

    zip
    SEPprep_1.zip   577 KB 1 version


  • 6.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 25, 2013 09:44 AM
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    hello,

    SEPprep competitive tool are available above provided KB SEPp TECH148513

     

    SEPPrep 32-bit and 64 version of the tool

     

     

     

    Attachment(s)

    rar
    SepPrep 32,64.rar   125 KB 1 version


  • 7.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 25, 2013 10:15 PM

     

    hi,
     
    So here are the codes in the SEPprep.ini sad to say it doesnt work  After I save the .ini file in the symantec installation folder, and I replaced the setup.exe with the new setup.exe which is came with the .ini file that you attached, after the completion of the push deployment nothing happens to the client.The uninstallation won't go through. can you tell me if there is something wrong with what im doing???
     
    thanks
     
    [Settings]
    ShowGUI=N
    ShowMessageBox=N
    MessageBoxText=Prepairing your system for Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0.  During this process other antivirus products will be removed.\n\nIf you are prompted please fully remove these products.
    AutoRunAfterUILoads=N
    AskBeforeRemoval=N
    SilentMSIInstaller=Y
    RemoveSymantec=Y
    CheckDiskSpace=Y
    ResumeAfterReboot=Y
    EnableLogging=N
    LogPath=
    RunBeforeRemoval=
    RunAfterRemoval=
     
    [UninstallPaths]
    SOFTWARE\McAfee\ePolicy Orchestrator\Application Plugins
     
    [ProductNames]
    ;Programs that must be removed first
    Cisco Security Agent
    McAfee Agent
    McAfee Anti-Spyware
    ;The name of antivirus companies
    McAfee
    Trend Micro
    Sophos
    Kaspersky
    avast!
    Webroot
    BitDefender
    F-Secure
    AhnLab
    ;Key words used in product names
    AntiVirus
    Anti-Virus
    Antispyware
    Anti-spyware
    AntiTrojan
    Anti-Trojan
    Client Security
    Security Agent
    Internet Security
    Endpoint Protection
    Total Security
    Total Protection
    Personal Firewall
    Client Firewall
    ;Known product names
    Norton Internet Security
    Norton 360
    Norton Antivirus
    Norton SystemWorks
    McAfee Total Security
    McAfee VirusScan Enterprise
    McAfee VirusScan
    McAfee Antispyware
    McAfee Total Protection
    McAfee Active Virus
    McAfee Internet Security
    Trend Micro Internet Security
    Trend Micro AntiVirus
    Trend Micro SecureSite
    Trend Micro Worry-Free
    Trend Micro OfficeScan
    Trend Micro NeatSuite
    Trend Micro InterScan
    Trend Micro ServerProtect
    PC-Cillin
    Sophos Anti-Virus
    Sophos Endpoint Security
    Sophos Client Firewall
    Sophos Computer Security
    Panda Administrator
    Panda Internet Security
    Panda Global Protection
    VIPRE® Antivirus
    VIPRE Antivirus
    VIPRE Enterprise
    CounterSpy Antispyware
    Windows Defender
    Microsoft Forefront Client Security
    Forefront Client
    BitDefender Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security
    BitDefender Internet Security
    BitDefender GameSafe
    Agnitum Outpost
    Outpost Security Suite
    Outpost Firewall
    Outpost Network Security
    AVG Free
    AVG Internet Security
    AVG Anti-Virus
    AVG 2010
    AVG 2011
    Avira AntiVir
    Avira Premium Security
    Avira WebProtector
    CA eTrust
    CA iTechnology
    CA Internet Security
    CA Anti-Virus
    CA Personal Firewall
    CA Anti-Spyware
    eEye Blink
    eEye Iris
    eEye Retina
    ESET NOD32
    ESET Smart Security
    ESET Enterprise Security
    AntiTrojanVirus
    Anti-TrojanVirus
    Internet Guardian Angel
    Finport Simple Anti-Virus
    Fortinet FortiClient
    FortiClient
    Frisk F-PROT
    F-PROT Antivirus
    F-Secure Client Security
    F-Secure PSB Workstation Security
    F-Secure Anti-virus
    G DATA AntiVirus
    G DATA InternetSecurity
    G DATA TotalCare
    G DATA NotebookSecurity
    G-DATA AntiVirus
    G-DATA InternetSecurity
    G-DATA TotalCare
    G-DATA NotebookSecurity
    K7 Total Security
    K7 Antivirus
    Kingsoft Internet Security
    MWTI eScan Internet Security
    eScan AntiVirus
    eScan Internet Security
    eScan Corporate Edition
    eScan Enterprise Edition
    Nifty Corp. Security
    Norman Security
    Norman Endpoint Protection
    Norman Virus Control
    Norman Online Protection
    PC Tools AntiVirus
    PC Tools Internet Security
    PC Tools Spyware Doctor
    Quick Heal AntiVirus
    Rising Internet Security
    Trustport Antivirus
    VirusBuster VirusBuste
    VirusBuste
    TrustPort Antivirus
    TrustPort PC Security
    TrustPort USB Antivirus
    TrustPort U3 Antivirus
    ClamWin Free Antivirus
    ClamWin
    Spybot
    ZoneAlarm
    Proventia
    BlackICE


  • 8.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 25, 2013 10:16 PM

    and by the way the SEP client that im using is 12.1

     

    thank you again



  • 9.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 25, 2013 11:30 PM

    hello,

    Yes, the tool in 11.x works for 12.1,also you can download for file connect

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/sepprep-sep-121

    also check how to use SEPprep tool

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/videos/demo-how-use-symantec-endpoint-protection-prep-tool



  • 10.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Apr 26, 2013 03:14 AM

    Yes  SepPrep tool is good to use in this issue.



  • 11.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment
    Best Answer

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Apr 26, 2013 05:53 AM

    Hi,

    So my question is this, can I use push deployment method to uninstall SEP to specific workstations that is not supposed to have SEP???

    -->  No, can't use push deployment.

    To only uninstall SEP you can't use SepPrep tool. It can be used to remove SEP and reinstall it again.



  • 12.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Jun 02, 2013 09:47 PM

    Hi, Does anyone can use the MS SCCM to execute SEPprep utility ?



  • 13.  RE: How to uninstall SEP 12.1 with push deployment

    Posted Jun 02, 2013 10:15 PM

    Yes, I've used in the past and have had no issues with it.