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ThisaruPerera-6036 asked RichMatheisen-8856 answered

Bulk uninstallation of WebEx Meetings

Hello Techies,

I am trying to remove the “WebEx Meetings” application from all of the computers using a script (Bulk uninstallation) in one of the customers and I am having trouble uninstalling it. So far, I have tried the below options and none of them gave me the solution for it. So, I am seeking your support to get it done.


The scripts I have used: -


  • Batch File

@echo off
wmic product where "name like 'Cisco webex%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive
wmic product where "name like 'webex%%'" call uninstall /nointeractive


  • PowerShell Script

$app = Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object {
$_.Name -like "webex"
}
$app.Uninstall()


The issue here is that we are unable to see the “WebEx Meetings” application when we use the below commands.


  • wmic product where "name like 'Cisco webex%%'"

  • wmic product where "name like 'webex%%'"

  • Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "webex"

  • Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall* | Select-Object DisplayName

  • Get-ItemProperty HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall* | Select-Object DisplayName


As per my understanding, the problem is mentioned in this article (https://community.cisco.com/t5/webex-meetings-and-webex-app/automated-uninstall-of-webex-meetings-desktop-application/td-p/4280950). But there’s no solution for that as well. Therefore, I am grateful if you can provide me with a solution for this issue.


Thanks and Regards,
Thisaru Perera.























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RichMatheisen-8856 answered

Because the application is installed "per user" you'll have to uninstall from each user's profile.

Have you tried creating a scheduled task to run on-demand? The task would run with elevated privileges and execute either the uninstall string you've already found, or a script (PowerShell or batch) that runs it (along with any reporting you need). Once the task has been created, execute the scheduled task, then remove it and move on to the next user profile repeating the process.

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