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Uninstalling Winshuttle Workflow 10.8/10.9

Note that by default, the uninstallation process does not remove the Workflow database, because it may result in the loss of important data.

Note: If you are using multiple front ends, uninstall Winshuttle Workflow Tools from all other front-ends before uninstalling the workflow.

Prior to uninstalling

  • Make sure Sharepoint Administration Services and Timer Services are running on all Web Front ends.
  • If you are uninstalling a Winshuttle Workflow version Workflow 10.8 Hotfix 2 or earlier: Manually restart the SharePoint Timer Services on all front-ends.
  • Perform an IISRESET on all front-ends

Uninstalling Workflow 10.8/10.9

Note: The Installer cannot perform an uninstall operation 'in parallel', i.e. it cannot be run on multiple Web front-ends at the same time.

  1. Open Windows Task Scheduler, and then disable the SVService scheduled task.
  2. Right-click the 10.8 Installer (winshuttleworkflow.exe), and then click Run as Administrator.
  3. On the Welcome screen, click Next.
  4. After the System Check completes, click Next.
  5. On the Repair or Remove screen, select Uninstall, and then click Next.
  6. On the Currently Activated Instances screen, click Next.
  7. After uninstallation completes, click Next, and then click Close.

Uninstalling the Workflow Tools

  1. Perform an IISRESET.
  2. Disable svservice task if it has been previously configured.
  3. On the WFE you are uninstalling the tools from: right-click the Winshuttle Workflow Setup program, and then click Run as Administrator.
  4. On the Welcome screen, click Next.
  5. After the System Check completes, click Next.
  6. On the Modify, Repair or Remove screen, select Uninstall Tools, and then click Next.
  7. After uninstallation completes, click Next, and then click Close.
  8. Perform an IISRESET