FAQ-0172 How do I remove apps?


FAQ-0172 How do I remove apps?

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Classification:	General	Category:	Installation
Created:	01/07/99	Modified:	09/11/2002
Number:	FAQ-0172
Platform:	Not Applicable

Question:
It's a simple matter to start the add/remove program (INSTAPP.APP in
\SYSTEM\APPS\INSTAPP\) with just the name of a SIS file to start an
_installation_, but does anyone know how to initiate a _removal_?

What's the magic rune I can pass as a command-line?"

Answer:
The same way - just pass in "UNINSTALL" as the tail end to the command line
The way this is called from the Add/remove control panel is to create a CApaCommandLine* cmdLine, set it up with the file name, library name etc...,
for an installation you call

cmdLine->SetTailEndL(_L("INSTALL"));

for removal

cmdLine->SetTailEndL(_L("UNINSTALL"));

Note: _LIT should be used in place of _L from ER5 onwards.