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the installed modules.
n The registration service then uninstalls each module it finds.
n The registration service ensures that all VCM files are removed from the file system and that the
registry is purged.
n The installer marks itself for deletion on the next reboot of the Windows machine.
2. The uninstall module installer attempts to attach to share on the Window machine. This attempt is
made even if the previous step succeeds. The attachment process during uninstall might fail. If it can
attach, it removes all the VCM files that it finds bases on a filter stored in the database.
3. The uninstall module installer attempts to connect to the remote registry. If it can, it removes all
VMware registry entries that it finds.
This action in the uninstallation process runs even if one or more of the actions fail.
Fully Release the Synchronization Lock on the Target Machine
The fully release the synchronization lock action, which releases the runtime lock, runs only if the uninstall
fails and the module installer is reached.
If uninstall worked correctly, a connection cannot be made with the module installer. No further action is
necessary to fully release synchronization lock.
1. A connection is made to the module installer.
2. Unlock is called.
This action in the uninstallation process runs even if one or more of the actions fail.
Partially Release the Synchronization Lock on the Target Machine
The partially release the synchronization lock action, which is run only if the uninstallation of the VCM
Agent failed, clears the runtime action lock time stamp and the request ID.
This action in the uninstallation process runs even if one or more of the actions fail.
Cleanup Request Data
The cleanup request data action removed unneeded and transformed data on the Collector and the final
action in the VCM Agent uninstallation process.
The VCM Collector cleans up the inserted and transformed data, the request is removed, and the state of
the request is complete.
This action in the uninstallation process runs even if one or more of the actions fail.
Windows Agent Upgrade Process
The process to upgrade the VCM Agent on Windows machines upgrades various modules, either
installation infrastructure or product modules. The upgrade request is identical to an Agent installation
request except that an Agent must be present on the target Windows machine.
For process details, see "Windows Agent Installation Process" on page 42.
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