Find uninstaller/automate uninstaller?

[Aarstad]

Hi guys. It's the scripting newb again.

I am trying to automate a program which is to be uninstalled, then reinstalled with a newer version. It is very simple and I can easily manage that. However, I can't find the uninstaller file in the folder, but I *can* uninstall it from the add or remove programs.

Is there a different way to automate uninstalling the files than through the control panel version? I think it can be a pain to do it the traditional way. If it's not possible when the uninstaller is not to be found. How can I automate the add or remove programs feature? Auto info tool doesn't show me relevant info in a reliable way to automate it.

Thanks for the feedback, you rock.

[Danyfirex]

you can look into registry.

#include<GUIConstants.au3>


$gui_width = 500
$gui_height = 600

Global $count = 1, $all_keys = "", $main_key = "HKLMSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstall"

GUICreate("Installed Software", $gui_width, $gui_height, @Desktopwidth/2 - $gui_width/2, @DesktopHeight/2 - $gui_height/2 - 75)
$gui_list = GUICtrlCreateList ("", 10, 10, $gui_width - 20, $gui_height - 20)
GUISetState ()

While 1
$act_key = RegEnumKey ($main_key, $count)
If @error <> 0 then ExitLoop
$act_name = RegRead ($main_key & "" & $act_key, "UninstallString")
$act_name = StringReplace ($act_name, " (remove only)", "")
If $act_name <> "" Then $all_keys = $all_keys & $act_name & "|"
$count = $count + 1
WEnd

GUICtrlSetData ($gui_list, $all_keys)
While 1
$msg = GUIGetMsg()
If $msg = $GUI_EVENT_CLOSE Then ExitLoop
Wend

[iamtheky]

in your registry, find the software under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstall

use the uninstall string found there.

*seconds late

Edited September 26, 2012 by boththose

[Aarstad]

Much obliged, fellas. You know I love you.