Uninstalling WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition on UNIX and Linux systems
You can start the uninstaller on UNIX and Linux platforms from the command line.
Before you begin
About this task
Procedure
- Change to the uninstall directory, by using the following
command:
On UNIX the default value of install_directory is /opt/IBM/WMQFTE. On Linux the default value of install_directory is /opt/ibm/WMQFTE. The value of component is one of the following values: Server, Client, or Remote_tools_and_documentation.cd install_directory/Uninstall_component
- Type one of the following commands depending on which mode
you want to run the uninstaller in.
- To uninstall in graphical mode:
./Uninstall_component -i gui
- To uninstall in text-only (console) mode:
./Uninstall_component -i console
- To uninstall in unattended (silent) mode:
./Uninstall_component -i silent -f response_file
For an example uninstall response file, see Uninstallation response file.
- To uninstall in graphical mode:
- Follow the instructions on the uninstaller.
- If you are using the graphical uninstaller
perform the following actions:
If you want the uninstaller to remove the configuration directory and its subdirectories that were created when you installed WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition, select the Remove configuration check box. Do not select this check box if you have stored data in this directory that is not related to WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition or if you want to reuse the same configuration data later for another installation.
The uninstaller summarizes what will be uninstalled. Click Next. Wait while the product is uninstalled.
If the uninstaller lists items that cannot be uninstalled, delete these items manually.
Click Done.
- If you are using the text-only (console) uninstaller
perform the following actions:
If you want the uninstaller to remove the configuration directory and its subdirectories that were created when you installed WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition, enter 1 to select the Remove configuration directory option. Or, enter 2 to select the Leave Configuration Directory option. Select option 2 if you have stored data in the configuration directory that is not related to WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition or if you want to reuse the configuration data later for a reinstallation.
The product is uninstalled and the uninstaller command window closes when the uninstall is completed.
- If you are using the unattended (silent) uninstaller
perform the following actions:
The silent uninstaller removes the product installation, but not the configuration directory. You must remove the configuration directory manually.
- If you are using the graphical uninstaller
perform the following actions:

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