WinRAR Uninstall using SCCM or silent command line

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This guide walks you through a straightforward method to automate the uninstallation of WinRAR using SCCM, assuming your clients have installed WinRAR in the default location. There’s no need to create a package; you can simply use a Program command line.

Uninstall Command

Use the following command to silently uninstall WinRAR:

"%programfiles%\WinRAR\uninstall.exe" /s

You can push this command out to a collection of computers via SCCM.

Automating the Process

To ensure that WinRAR is automatically uninstalled if it’s ever reinstalled, follow these steps:

1. Create a Collection: Set up a collection in SCCM with a query that identifies all machines with WinRAR installed.
2. Push the Uninstall Program: Deploy the uninstall program to this collection.

If you need to know how to create a SCCM Collection with all Devices with WinRAR installed, take a look at our article which walks through those steps:

By doing this, your software inventory will continuously monitor for WinRAR installations. If WinRAR is reinstalled, SCCM will automatically trigger the uninstall process, keeping your environment free of unauthorised installations.

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Glossary

• SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager): A Microsoft product used for managing large groups of computers, including deploying software and updates.
• Program Command Line: A command used to execute specific tasks or programs, often utilized in software deployment scenarios.
• Collection: A group of computers or users in SCCM that you can manage as a unit, such as deploying software or updates.