Users Guide

Installing Managed System Software on Microsoft
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Windows
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MSI Return Code
An application event log entry is recorded in the SysMgmt.log file. Table 6-3 shows some of the error
codes returned by the msiexec.exe Windows Installer Engine.
NOTE: See support.microsoft.com for full details on all the error codes returned by the msiexec.exe and
InstMsi.exe Windows Installer functions.
Uninstalling Managed System Software
You can uninstall managed system software features by using the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server
Management CD or your operating system. Additionally, you can simultaneously perform an unattended
uninstallation on multiple systems.
NOTE: After you uninstall Server Administrator on PowerEdge 1650, 2650, and 4600 systems, you may be prompted
to reboot your system if you have chosen to uninstall Storage Management Service. You may also be prompted for
a reboot if any of the files being upgraded are under use.
Uninstalling Managed System Software Using the Installation and Server Management CD
1 Insert the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management CD into your system's CD drive.
If the CD does not automatically start the setup program, go to your system's desktop, double-click
My Computer (or open Windows Explorer), double-click the CD drive icon, double-click the
srvadmin folder, double-click the windows folder, and double-click the setup.exe file.
The
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator prerequisite status screen opens and runs the
prerequisite checks for the managed system. Any relevant informational, warning, or error messages
detected during checking are displayed.
2 Click the Install, Modify, Repair, or Remove Server Administrator option.
The
Welcome to the Install Wizard for Dell OpenManage Server Administrator screen opens.
3 Click Next .
The
Program Maintenance dialog box opens.
This dialog enables you to modify, repair, or remove the program.
Table 6-3. Windows Installer Return Codes
Error Code Value Description
ERROR_SUCCESS 0 The action completed successfully.
ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER 87 One of the parameters was invalid.
ERROR_INSTALL_USEREXIT 1602 The user canceled the installation.
ERROR_SUCCESS_REBOOT_REQUIRED 3010 A restart is required to complete the installation. This
message is indicative of a successful installation.