Windows Component Uninstallation

Components can be uninstalled through the Programs and Features option in the Control Panel. Right-click on the name of the component and select Uninstall to initiate the process.

Each compliance module is added using its abbreviated name, followed by the version of the component. Therefore, for example, MISRA C:2012 (MISRA C3) Version 2.3.0, will have the entry "M3CM-2.3.0".

When using the CLI uninstall, if you carried out the original installation as an Administrator, then you also need to carry out the uninstallation as an Administrator. Otherwise, an error will be generated and the uninstall will not be started. To do this, you can run the command line (cmd) as Administrator, and then run the appropriate command, for example:

<Installation Directory>\maintenancetool purge --default-answer --confirm-command

If you are unsure whether or not the original standalone installation of Perforce QAC was carried out as Administrator, check the Windows registry as follows:

An Administrator installation employs HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Perforce
A Standard User installation employs HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Perforce

Note that the command should not be ran from a command line with a current directory within the installation folder or the uninstaller will be prevented from removing the installation folder.