Uninstalling through Kaspersky Security Center

1. In the Administration Console, go to the folder Administration Server → Tasks.

   The list of tasks opens.

2. Click the New task button.

The Task Wizard starts. Follow the instructions of the Wizard.

Step 1. Selecting task type

Select Kaspersky Security Center Administration Server → Additional → Uninstall application remotely.

Step 2. Selecting the application to be removed

Select Uninstall application supported by Kaspersky Security Center.

Step 3. Task settings for application uninstallation

Select Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows (11.6.0).

Step 4. Uninstall utility settings

Configure the following additional application settings:

• Force download of the uninstall utility. Select the utility delivery method:
  • Using Network Agent. If Network Agent has not been installed on the computer, first Network Agent will be installed using the tools of the operating system. Kaspersky Endpoint Security is then uninstalled by the tools of Network Agent.
  • Using Microsoft Windows resources by means of Administration Server. The utility will be delivered to client computers by using operating system resources through the Administration Server. You can select this option if Network Agent is not installed on the client computer, but the client computer is in the same network as the Administration Server.
  • Using operating system resources through distribution points. The utility is delivered to client computers using operating system resources via distribution points. You can select this option if there is at least one distribution point in the network. For more details about distribution points, refer to Kaspersky Security Center Help.
• Verify operating system version before downloading. If necessary, clear this check box. This lets you avoid downloading the uninstall utility if the operating system of the computer does not meet the software requirements. If you are sure that the operating system of the computer meets the software requirements, you can skip this verification.

If the application uninstallation operation is password protected, do the following:

1. Select the Use uninstall password check box.
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Enter the KLAdmin account password.

Step 5. Selecting the operating system restart setting

After uninstalling the application, a restart is required. Select the action that will be performed to restart the computer.

Step 6. Selecting the devices to which the task will be assigned

Select the computers on which the task will be performed. The following options are available:

• Assign the task to an administration group. In this case, the task is assigned to computers included in a previously created administration group.
• Select computers detected by the Administration Server in the network: unassigned devices. The specific devices can include devices in administration groups as well as unassigned devices.
• Specify device addresses manually, or import addresses from a list. You can specify NetBIOS names, IP addresses, and IP subnets of devices to which you want to assign the task.

Step 7. Selecting the account to run the task

Select the account for installing Network Agent using the tools of the operating system. In this case, administrator rights are required for computer access. You can add multiple accounts. If an account does not have sufficient rights, the Installation Wizard uses the next account. If you uninstall Kaspersky Endpoint Security using Network Agent tools, you do not have to select an account.

Step 8. Configuring a task start schedule

Configure a schedule for starting a task, for example, manually or when the computer is idle.

Step 9. Defining the task name

Enter a name for the task, such as Remove Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.6.0.

Step 10. Finishing task creation

Exit the Wizard. If necessary, select the Run task after Wizard finishes check box. You can monitor the progress of the task in the task properties.

The application will be uninstalled in silent mode.

1. In the main window of Web Console, select Devices → Tasks.

   The list of tasks opens.

2. Click the Add button.

The Task Wizard starts. Follow the instructions of the Wizard.

Step 1. Configuring general task settings

Configure the general task settings:

1. In the Application drop-down list, select Kaspersky Security Center.
2. In the Task type drop-down list, select Uninstall application remotely.
3. In the Task name field, enter a brief description, for example, Uninstall Kaspersky Endpoint Security from Technical Support computers.
4. In the Select devices to which the task will be assigned section, select the task scope.

Step 2. Selecting the devices to which the task will be assigned

Select the computers on which the task will be performed. For example, select a separate administration group or build a selection.

Step 3. Configuring application uninstallation settings

At this step, configure the application uninstallation settings:

1. Select Remove managed application.
2. Select Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Windows (11.6.0).
3. Force download of the uninstall utility. Select the utility delivery method:
   • Using Network Agent. If Network Agent has not been installed on the computer, first Network Agent will be installed using the tools of the operating system. Kaspersky Endpoint Security is then uninstalled by the tools of Network Agent.
   • Using Microsoft Windows resources by means of Administration Server. The utility will be delivered to client computers by using operating system resources through the Administration Server. You can select this option if Network Agent is not installed on the client computer, but the client computer is in the same network as the Administration Server.
   • Using operating system resources through distribution points. The utility is delivered to client computers using operating system resources via distribution points. You can select this option if there is at least one distribution point in the network. For more details about distribution points, refer to Kaspersky Security Center Help.
4. In the Maximum number of simultaneous downloads field, set a limit on the number of requests sent to the Administration Server to download the application uninstall utility. A limit on the number of requests will help prevent the network from being overload.
5. In the Number of uninstallation attempts field, set a limit on the number of attempts to uninstall the application. If uninstallation of Kaspersky Endpoint Security ends with an error, the task will automatically start the uninstallation again.
6. If necessary, clear the Check the operating system version before installation check box. This lets you avoid downloading the uninstall utility if the operating system of the computer does not meet the software requirements. If you are sure that the operating system of the computer meets the software requirements, you can skip this verification.

Step 4. Selecting the account to run the task

Select the account for installing Network Agent using the tools of the operating system. In this case, administrator rights are required for computer access. You can add multiple accounts. If an account does not have sufficient rights, the Installation Wizard uses the next account. If you uninstall Kaspersky Endpoint Security using Network Agent tools, you do not have to select an account.

Step 5. Completing task creation

Finish the wizard by clicking the Finish button. A new task will be displayed in the list of tasks.

To run a task, select the check box opposite the task and click the Start button. The application will be uninstalled in silent mode. After uninstallation is complete, Kaspersky Endpoint Security shows a prompt to restart the computer.

If the application uninstallation operation is password protected, enter the KLAdmin account password in the properties of the Uninstall application remotely task. Without the password, the task will not be performed.

To use the KLAdmin account password in the Uninstall application remotely task:

1. In the main window of Web Console, select Devices → Tasks.

   The list of tasks opens.

2. Click the Kaspersky Security Center task Uninstall application remotely.

   The task properties window opens.

3. Select the Application settings tab.
4. Select the Use uninstall password check box.
5. Enter the KLAdmin account password.
6. Click the Save button.