A command line such as the following can be used.
Prior to uninstalling the endpoint components, you should stop the Sophos AutoUpdate Service to prevent a potential update of the endpoint software during the removal. If you need further information on Windows Installer (MSIEXEC.exe) and associated parameters we recommend you consult up to date Microsoft documentation. MsiExec.exe /X /qn REBOOT=SUPPRESS /L*v %windir%\Temp\Uninstall_SAV9-10_Log.txt For example the uninstall string for Sophos Anti-Virus v10 is: The uninstall strings copied from the registry may contain MSIEXEC.exe parameters or you may want to add your own parameters to control what the end user sees on screen and how the computer behaves. Repeat steps three to five for all other component you need to remove.In the list of values find the 'UninstallString', right-click it and select 'Modify'.Click through the list and locate the first Sophos component you need to uninstall.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall Note: On a 64-bit computer you will need to check both the key above and the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ Expand the left hand tree to the following key:.On an endpoint computer open the registry editor (Start | Run | Type: regedit.exe | Press return).
Note: If enabled, the Sophos Tamper Protection policy must be disabled on the endpoints involved before attempting to uninstall any component of Sophos Endpoint Security and Control. bat extension (batch file) and fully test it works as desired. You need to collect all the required uninstall strings from a typical endpoint computer (so you get the correct commands), copy them into a new text file (one per line), save the file as a.