GPO to remove software

[callie sunrise]

Hi,

I'm working with AutoCad 2009. I have created a Computer based GPO to
install the software based on computer names. However, I'd like ot be able
to uninstall the software for a particular computer wityhout effecting the
other computers in the group.

I've tried creating another group specifically for computers I do not want
the software on and given the 'Deny' permission on the 'Apply Group Policy'
permission but the software will not install.

Is there a specific procedure for uninstalling software from one or more
computers without effecting the remaining ones?

Much Appreciated,
Craig

 

[Florian Frommherz [MVP]]

Craig,

I've tried creating another group specifically for computers I do not want
the software on and given the 'Deny' permission on the 'Apply Group Policy'
permission but the software will not install.

Is there a specific procedure for uninstalling software from one or more
computers without effecting the remaining ones?

You could script the uninstall. If it's an MSI, you could simply use
msiexec /u {package GUID} if I remember this right. You maybe can also
kick the setup.exe again using some other parameter -- but using a
script is the way to go, I think.

cheers,

Florian