Uninstall the previous version of Rational® Publishing Engine to
install the latest version.
Before you begin
- If they are running, close the Document Studio and Launcher applications.
- If you have stored snippets or other files in your %RPE_HOME%\source\snippets directory
or have customized any source examples, copy them to a backup directory.
About this task
Note: If you had the Monitor & Control component
(RPEMC) installed with Rational Publishing Engine 1.1.2.2
or earlier, it is uninstalled when you upgrade. In Rational Publishing Engine 1.2
and later, the features of the Monitor & Control component are
included in the Web Services application so
a separate web application is no longer needed.
Procedure
To uninstall, select one of these uninstall procedures:
- Use IBM® Installation Manager to
uninstall:
- Start Installation
Manager.
- Click Uninstall and select the Rational Publishing Engine installation.
Click Next.
- Review the summary page and click Uninstall to
remove the application files from the system.
- Use a command-line utility to uninstall. See Uninstall packages by using imcl in the IBM Installation Manager information
center.
- Use a response file to uninstall silently. See Record a response file with Installation
Manager in
the Installation
Manager information
center.
: Use the Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel to uninstall.