Uninstalling the DS License Server

Uninstall on Windows

Uninstalling relies on Windows-compliant tools enabling anyone familiar with Windows procedures and concepts to uninstall the software without assistance.

Before you begin: Before uninstalling a DS License Server version on Windows, make sure you close all browser applications, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox, and all DS License Administration Tools.

Log on as an administrator.
You must belong to the Administrators group, or have the privileges assigned to the Administrators group. Otherwise, you will not be able to uninstall the software.
On the Windows desktop, select the Start > Control Panel, then double-click the Programs and Features control.
A dialog box is displayed containing the list of programs and features installed on your computer.
Double-click the item DS License Server from the list.
When prompted to confirm, click the Yes button each time to confirm.

The program removes:

the installation folder
the Windows service named DS License Server
all entries in the Start > All Programs menu
all registry entries.

Note that the following are not removed:

license keys
settings
logs.

Uninstall on Linux

This section explains how to uninstall the DS License Server on Linux.

Log on as root.
Stop the license server by running the following command:
```
/usr/DassaultSystemes/DSLicenseServer/linux_a64/code/bin/DSLicSrv -stopServer
```
or by using the Servers - Stop command provided by a local or remote License Administration Tool. If you are using a local administration tool, exit this tool.

Delete the installation directory as follows:

rm -rf /usr/DassaultSystemes/DSLicenseServer

If you did not use the -x option with the ./startInstLicServ command when you installed the license server, delete the remaining system files created at this moment by running the following commands:
```
rm /usr/lib/systemd/system/dsls.service
systemctl daemon-reload
```