Uninstalling

Learn how to uninstall the server.

Note:

Uninstalling Adaptive Server removes Sybase Central .jar files which may be shared by other Sybase products installed in the same %SYBASE%directory. A “files not found” error message displays when attempting to start Sybase Central after the uninstal. After the uninstallation, you must re-install the other Sybase products to %SYBASE% and overwrite the old products.

On Windows, stop all services using the Services option from the Control Panel. If any of the services are marked to automatically start, change them to be started manually. Restart the system to release any DLLs that are already loaded into memory. All servers must be shutdown prior to running the uninstall program.
Run Start > Programs > Sybase > Adaptive Server Enterprise > Server Config > Remove Server.
Launch the uninstall program using the Add/Remove Programs option from the Control Panel.
Launch the uninstall program by executing the following steps:
1. Change to the SYBASE directory.
2. Execute the uninstall program by entering:
```
%SYBASE%\sybuninstall\ASESuite\uninstall.exe 
%SYBASE%\sybuninstall\PCClient\uninstall.exe
```
The Uninstall Welcome window displays. Click Next.
Choose either:
- Complete Uninstall.
- Uninstall Specific Features
1. Click Next.
If you select to uninstall specific features, a confirmation list of features displays. If any remaining products/components on the computer are dependent on features selected for uninstall, you will be notified. You can still proceed with the uninstall but dependent features will not function.
A window displays indicating that the uninstallation process is being performed. There is no progress bar.
Note:
One or more pop-up displays may occur indicating that a file was modified after it was installed and requesting confirmation that it should be deleted.
When the uninstall process has completed a final window displays. Click Done to exit the uninstall program.