2.13.4 Types of software that can be uninstalled by the distribution function (ITDM-compatible distribution)
The following two types of software can be uninstalled by the distribution function.
- Software registered in Programs and Features
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These are software programs registered in Windows' Programs and Features.
If an uninstallation command is the Windows Installer, uninstallation is performed with the silent option (/qn) and the option for suppressing restart (ReallySuppress) specified. The return value is judged as follows:
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ERROR_SUCCESS(0): Normal termination
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ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_INITIATED(1641): Restart is required.
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ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_REQUIRED(3010): Restart is required.
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Other codes: Abnormal termination
If an uninstallation command is not the Windows Installer, the specified uninstallation command is executed. If the uninstallation command is executed, uninstallation is judged to have finished successfully.
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- Software registered in the Software Search Conditions view
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These are software programs whose information was collected by a search for executable files (such as EXE files) on a computer with the conditions registered in the Software Search Conditions view of the Settings module.