HOWTO: Creating an Uninstallation Shortcut on the Programs Menu
Document ID: Q105629
This article applies to the following:
Product(s): InstallShield Developer 7.0
Last Revised On: 10/29/2001
Summary
I would like my users to have the option to uninstall by either selecting the uninstall icon or by going to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.
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Solution
The following steps shows one method of adding an uninstall icon.
Browse to the General Information/Product Properties, and copy the Product code GUID {Include Curly Braces}
Browse to the Shortcuts/Folders view
R-click on the Programs menu, and select new Shortcut
Locate the Target property of this Shortcut and Place [SystemFolder]Msiexec.exe as the value
Locate the Arguments and place /x {product code including curly braces}
Name new shortcut in the Display name section
Build, Run, Test
Following these steps will create a shortcut on the programs menu, which will uninstall your setup.
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Additional Information
A Windows logo requirement states that the uninstaller must be accessible through Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel and must operate properly from the Control Panel.
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