ActivClient Uninstallation Methods

Prerequisites: Ensure all smart cards are removed from your smart card readers before starting the uninstallation process.
Note: Starting from ActivClient 7.4, uninstalling ActivClient requires a manual reboot. No reboot prompt will be displayed to the user.
Note: When ActivClient is uninstalled, the ActivClient policy settings remain on the workstation. For instructions on how to uninstall them, refer to the Uninstalling the ActivID ActivClient Administrative Templates.

Using Apps and Features

To uninstall ActivClient:

  1. Right-click the Start button.

  2. Select Apps and Features from the list.

  3. Find and select ActivClient in the list.

  4. Click Uninstall.

Using Programs and Features

To uninstall ActivClient:

  1. Click the Start button.

  2. Type "Control Panel" and open it.

  3. Select Programs and Features. (If you don’t see the Programs and Features settings, change View by to “Small icons”).

  4. Select ActivClient from the list.

  5. Click Uninstall.

Note: This method is noted as likely to become obsolete in future Windows versions.

Using the Original Installer MSI

To uninstall ActivClient, use this command:

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msiexec /x "install.msi"

Using SCCM or MSIEXEC With the Application Product Code

You can uninstall ActivClient either locally or remotely from a group of computers with the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) using the following command:

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msiexec /x "<ProductCode>"

Product Code:

  • ActivClient 8.4: {62465596-C2C9-466F-AA67-7E63CAAB0A04}

For previous versions of ActivClient, refer to the corresponding administration guide.

For more information about SCCM, see Deploying Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.

Automation Using PowerShell

You can automate the uninstallation of ActivClient using a PowerShell script. This script will locate the Product Code and uninstall the corresponding version of ActivClient:

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# Find the Product Code
$ProductCode = Get-Package *activclient* | select -ExpandProperty fastpackagereference

# Uninstall Application
msiexec /x $ProductCode