Comments on: Tip: How to install and uninstall a program in Safe Mode http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/ For Windows Administrators Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:14:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: JM http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-127882 JM Thu, 28 May 2009 00:40:49 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-127882 You must note that the service name IS case sensitive, so when you add the key, you must type the name MSIServer, msiserver won't work. Then edit the default value to Service as stated above. Afterwards you can start the service from the services console or the command line without having to reboot. Good luck. You must note that the service name IS case sensitive, so when you add the key, you must type the name MSIServer, msiserver won’t work. Then edit the default value to Service as stated above. Afterwards you can start the service from the services console or the command line without having to reboot. Good luck.

]]> By: Michael Pietroforte http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-127236 Michael Pietroforte Sun, 10 May 2009 08:17:42 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-127236 Mike, check the registry again now. SafeMSI added the registry key. Mike, check the registry again now. SafeMSI added the registry key.

]]> By: Mike Jenkins http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-127230 Mike Jenkins Sun, 10 May 2009 02:43:55 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-127230 I tried to add the registry key and it didn't seem to do anything. Running the SafeMSI tool worked, however. I tried to add the registry key and it didn’t seem to do anything. Running the SafeMSI tool worked, however.

]]> By: Michael Pietroforte http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-127068 Michael Pietroforte Wed, 06 May 2009 16:59:44 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-127068 That's interesting. I didn't find time yet to try the RC, but it worked in the beta. Is the registy key missing in the RC? That’s interesting. I didn’t find time yet to try the RC, but it worked in the beta. Is the registy key missing in the RC?

]]> By: Mike Jenkins http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-127067 Mike Jenkins Wed, 06 May 2009 16:54:22 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-127067 In Windows 7 RC x64 you cannot uninstall programs in Safe mode (at least I can't and I've upgraded from Vista Ultimate x64). I tried the tip in the article but it does not work. I will try the utility suggested in one of the comments but is there another solution for Windows 7 RC? In Windows 7 RC x64 you cannot uninstall programs in Safe mode (at least I can’t and I’ve upgraded from Vista Ultimate x64). I tried the tip in the article but it does not work. I will try the utility suggested in one of the comments but is there another solution for Windows 7 RC?

]]> By: Michael Pietroforte http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-127034 Michael Pietroforte Tue, 05 May 2009 18:59:45 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-127034 cazatuz, do you know how to edit the registry? If not, I suggest you use the tool that Claus recommended in the comment above. It basically does the same thing. Claus, thanks! cazatuz, do you know how to edit the registry? If not, I suggest you use the tool that Claus recommended in the comment above. It basically does the same thing.

Claus, thanks!

]]> By: cazatuz http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-127033 cazatuz Tue, 05 May 2009 18:47:46 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-127033 im confused & stuck, its soo confusing, i was there until: -------------------------- All you have to do is to add a REG_SZ key with the service name (not the display dame) and the value data “Service” (without quotes). The service name of the Windows Installer Service is MSIService. As such, the REG file that adds the correct key looks like this: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MSIServer] @="Service" All you have to do is copy this to a text file, with the extension .reg, and drop the file into your tool box. Anytime you want to uninstall a program in Safe Mode, you just click on the REG file. You have to remove the key manually if you want to disable this feature. However, I think it usually won’t do any harm. ---------------------------------------- can nyou make it more detailed.. im confused & stuck, its soo confusing, i was there until:
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All you have to do is to add a REG_SZ key with the service name (not the display dame) and the value data “Service” (without quotes). The service name of the Windows Installer Service is MSIService. As such, the REG file that adds the correct key looks like this:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MSIServer]
@=”Service”

All you have to do is copy this to a text file, with the extension .reg, and drop the file into your tool box. Anytime you want to uninstall a program in Safe Mode, you just click on the REG file. You have to remove the key manually if you want to disable this feature. However, I think it usually won’t do any harm.
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can nyou make it more detailed..

]]> By: NiTRo http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-126853 NiTRo Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:42:11 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-126853 Very nice tips ! Very nice tips !

]]> By: Cómo desinstalar programas desde el modo seguro de Windows | CyberHades http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-126807 Cómo desinstalar programas desde el modo seguro de Windows | CyberHades Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:18:31 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-126807 [...] en 4sysops nos explican cómo podemos [...] [...] en 4sysops nos explican cómo podemos [...]

]]> By: Michael Pietroforte http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-126805 Michael Pietroforte Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:22:35 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-126805 Jonathan, thanks. You are right, at least in Windows 7 Beta it is possible to uninstall software in Safe Mode. I hope Microsoft won't change that again. Ricardo, thanks for the hint. Wordpress automatically converts quotation marks. That's why they were also displayed incorrectly in your comment. I fixed it now in the text and also in your comment. Jonathan, thanks. You are right, at least in Windows 7 Beta it is possible to uninstall software in Safe Mode. I hope Microsoft won’t change that again.

Ricardo, thanks for the hint. Wordpress automatically converts quotation marks. That’s why they were also displayed incorrectly in your comment. I fixed it now in the text and also in your comment.

]]> By: Windows Installer Service in Safemode at The Open Source Ministry Blog http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-126802 Windows Installer Service in Safemode at The Open Source Ministry Blog Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:42:45 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-126802 [...] Tip: How to install and uninstall a program in Safe Mode [...] [...] Tip: How to install and uninstall a program in Safe Mode [...]

]]> By: Ricardo http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-126798 Ricardo Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:49:43 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-126798 Hi, I've got a quotes problem here. Instead of ”Service” I've had to use "Service". Sometimes copy-paste is annoying... Hi,
I’ve got a quotes problem here.
Instead of ”Service” I’ve had to use "Service".

Sometimes copy-paste is annoying…

]]> By: Claus Valca http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-126795 Claus Valca Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:13:58 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-126795 Michael Another tool we use in our shop is SafeMSI. Software Pick of the Week: SafeMSI - http://computerbusiness101.com/16 unzip and keep handy on a USB stick. When you need to do some uninstalls in Safe mode, just run the SafeMSI.exe file and it will auto-start the Windows Installer Service and let you do your thing. It cleans up the registry and everything so you can avoid messing with REG files. Works on Windows XP and I've seen mention it also works on Vista systems, although I can't personally confirm that. Cheers, Claus V. Michael

Another tool we use in our shop is SafeMSI.

Software Pick of the Week: SafeMSI – http://computerbusiness101.com/16

unzip and keep handy on a USB stick.

When you need to do some uninstalls in Safe mode, just run the SafeMSI.exe file and it will auto-start the Windows Installer Service and let you do your thing.

It cleans up the registry and everything so you can avoid messing with REG files.

Works on Windows XP and I’ve seen mention it also works on Vista systems, although I can’t personally confirm that.

Cheers,

Claus V.

]]> By: Jonathan http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/comment-page-1/#comment-126794 Jonathan Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:04:00 +0000 http://4sysops.com/?p=2743#comment-126794 This one has always baffled me as well. I assume it's due to the reasons you touched on, some apps needing uninstaller services, or to communicate with and call driver unloads, etc. For the lazy, you can also fire up MSI from the command-line: REG ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MSIServer" /VE /T REG_SZ /F /D "Service" net start msiserver Then just launch the MSI of whatever you want to get rid of, or use the cpl. Luckily, I believe Windows 7 has fixed all of this, and lets you uninstall natively. This one has always baffled me as well. I assume it’s due to the reasons you touched on, some apps needing uninstaller services, or to communicate with and call driver unloads, etc. For the lazy, you can also fire up MSI from the command-line:

REG ADD “HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MSIServer” /VE /T REG_SZ /F /D "Service"

net start msiserver

Then just launch the MSI of whatever you want to get rid of, or use the cpl. Luckily, I believe Windows 7 has fixed all of this, and lets you uninstall natively.

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