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# Uninstalling Software ArcMC

Uninstall ArcMC in the same user mode in which the installation was performed. For example, if you performed the installation as root, then you must perform the uninstalling as root.

## Uninstalling in GUI Mode

To uninstall Software ArcMC in GUI mode:

1. In the directory where you installed ArcMC, enter:

       <install_dir>/UninstallerData/Uninstall_ArcSight_Management_Center_3.0.0

2. The uninstall wizard starts. Click Uninstall to start uninstalling ArcMC and follow the prompts in the wizard.

3. After uninstalling, manually delete the `/userdata` directory.

   Note: If using GUI mode and uninstalling ArcMC software over an SSH connection, make sure that you have enabled X window forwarding using the -X option, so that you can view the screens of the uninstall wizard.

   If using PuTTY, you also need an X11 client on the host from which you are connecting.

## Uninstalling in Console Mode

If you installed ArcMC in Console mode, then, by default, uninstallation occurs in Console mode.

To uninstall in Console mode:

1. At the command line, enter: `<install_dir>/UninstallerData/Uninstall_ArcSight_Management_Center_3.0.0 -i console`

2. After uninstalling, manually delete the `/userdata` directory.

At the prompt, press Enter again to confirm uninstallation. The application will be uninstalled.

## Uninstalling in Silent Mode

If you installed ArcMC in Silent mode, then, by default, uninstallation occurs in Silent mode.

To uninstall in Silent mode:

1. At the command line, enter: `<install_dir>/UninstallerData/Uninstall_ArcSight_Management_Center_3.0.0`.

   The application will be uninstalled without further interaction.

2. After uninstalling, manually delete the `/userdata` directory.