Removing Forcepoint DLP components

Before you begin

Applies to:
  • Forcepoint DLP, v8.5.x, v8.6.x, v8.7.x, v8.8.x, v8.9.x, v9.0, v10.0, v10.1

Forcepoint DLP components can only be removed altogether. You cannot select particular components on a machine for removal.

Warning: Forcepoint Email Security requires Forcepoint DLP to be installed. If you are using Forcepoint Email Security, do not uninstall Forcepoint Email Security or you will lose all data loss prevention capabilities.

For instructions on removing Forcepoint DLP Endpoint, see the Installation and Deployment Guide for Forcepoint F1E Solutions.

To remove Forcepoint DLP components:

Steps

  1. Start the Forcepoint Security Installer.
    • If you chose to keep installation files after the initial installation, go to the Windows Start screen, or Start > All Programs > Forcepoint and select Forcepoint Security Setup to start the installer without having to re-extract files.
    • Otherwise, double-click the installer executable.
  2. In Modify Installation dashboard, click the Modify link for Forcepoint DLP.
  3. At the Welcome screen, click Remove.
  4. At the Forcepoint DLP Uninstall screen, click Uninstall.
    Important: This removes all Forcepoint DLP components from this machine.

    The Installation screen appears, showing removal progress.

  5. At the Uninstallation Complete screen, click Finish.
  6. You are returned to the Modify Installation dashboard.