Manually Uninstalling Expert Estimation

Expert Estimation is typically uninstalled using the Pronamics Product Selector. This ensures a backup of data is made for recovery if necessary.

To improve this process for administrators, the Pronamics Product Selector Command Line Interface tool has been developed to allow for this process to be performed using the same logic as the Pronamics Product Selector. This allows for a smoother uninstall process, and for project files to be exported for further data backup.

Note: The Command Line Interface tool is only available with Pronamics Product Selector versions 3.0.679.0 or later. If you are using a previous version of the product selector please refer to the legacy process.

The legacy process explains the steps required to uninstall the Expert Estimation Server without the use of the Pronamics Product Selector.

It is recommended that any backups required of the server data be performed prior to either process.

If you need further assistance with these backups, please contact Pronamics Technical Support on +61 7 3481 9626 or support@pronamics.com.au.

Note: Administrator knowledge of Windows desktop operating environments is also assumed in the steps provided.

COMMAND LINE INTERFACE PROCESS

The Command Line Interface tool that is installed alongside the Pronamics Product Selector allows for advanced IT Administrators to uninstall the Expert Estimation Server from an elevated command prompt window.

The following process outlines each step to uninstall the server component from the required machine.

1. Open a Command Prompt window with administrative privileges.
2. Enter the below command to navigate to the directory where the command line interface tool is found:
   
   cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Pronamics\Product Selector
3. Enter the below command and arguments to begin the uninstall process:
   
   Pronamics.ProductSelector.Cli.exe --uninstall -c Server
4. Select Yes to confirm and press Enter. This will begin the uninstall process.

This process will remove all files related to the server, as well as export all projects and configuration files for the server to the Exports folder, as well as the server configuration file in the Server folder.

These folders are found at C:\ProgramData\Pronamics\Expert Estimation\Exports and C:\ProgramData\Pronamics\Expert Estimation\Exports. These files can then be backed up following internal processes.

LEGACY PROCESS

These steps are required for installations where access to the Pronamics Product Selector is not feasible.

Note: These steps utilise commands from the Expert Estimation server component.

1. Open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges. This will be used throughout the uninstallation and should not be closed until complete.
2. In the Command Prompt dialogue, change the selected directory by entering the following command, followed by the Enter key.
   
   cd C:\ProgramData\Pronamics\Expert Estimation\Server\Server.<INSERT VERSION NUMBER HERE>
   
3. The command below will then stop and remove the server service for Expert Estimation. Enter this command and then press the Enter key.
   
   Pronamics.ExpertEstimation.InstallActions.exe “ServiceStop” 
   

At this point the server has been removed from the machine. Data pertaining to this server may still exist in database locations and backup folders. This data can now be safely removed if no longer required.

If you wish to remove any residual data navigate to the C:\ProgramData\Pronamics\ folder and delete the Expert Estimation and Backup folders located there.