Modifying the installation using WebSphere MQ Installation Launchpad

To modify an installation some feature of WebSphere® MQ Version 6.0 must already be installed.
To remove or install WebSphere MQ features follow the instructions below:
  1. Insert the WebSphere MQ for Windows® Server CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  2. If autorun is installed, the installation process starts.

    Otherwise, double-click the Setup icon in the root folder of the CD to start the installation process.

    The WebSphere MQ Installation Launchpad window is displayed.

  3. Click the WebSphere MQ Installation option.
  4. Click Launch WebSphere MQ Installer. Wait until the WebSphere MQ Setup window is displayed with a welcome message.
  5. Click Next to continue. The Program Maintenance panel is displayed.
  6. Select Modify, then click Next.
    The Features panel is displayed (see Figure 1).
    Figure 1. Setup features panelAn illustration
of the WebSphere MQ Setup window – Features panel. There is a list of the
installable features available. At the bottom of the screen the help, space,
back, next and cancel buttons are displayed.
  7. Click the + symbol to the left of a feature to show any dependent features (subfeatures).
  8. To change the installation of a feature:
    1. Click the symbol to the left of the feature name to display a drop-down menu.
    2. Select the required option from:
      • Install this feature
      • Install this feature and all its subfeatures (if any)
      • Do not install this feature (remove if already installed)
      The symbol to the left of the feature name changes to show the current installation option.
  9. When your selections are complete, click Next. WebSphere MQ installation begins.