Removing Forcepoint Infrastructure

Before you begin

Applies to:
  • Forcepoint Web Security and Forcepoint URL Filtering, v8.5.x
  • Forcepoint DLP, v8.5.x, v8.6.x, v8.7.x, v8.8.x, v8.9.x, v9.0, v10.x
  • Forcepoint Email Security, v8.5.x
  • Forcepoint appliances, v8.5.x

Remove Forcepoint Infrastructure only after removing all Forcepoint Security Manager modules (Web, Data, and Email) from the machine. Although it is possible to remove Forcepoint Infrastructure before removing Forcepoint Security Manager modules, the modules are rendered inoperable.

For instructions on removing Forcepoint Security Manager modules, see:
  • Web: Removing web protection components
  • Data: Removing Forcepoint DLP components
  • Email: Removing email protection components

To remove Forcepoint Infrastructure:

Steps

  1. To start the Forcepoint Security Installer:
    • If installation files were saved after the initial installation, use the Forcepoint Security Setup link (on the Start screen or in the Start > Forcepoint menu) to start the installer without having to re-extract files.
    • If the installation files were not saved, double-click the installer executable.
  2. In Modify Installation dashboard, click the Remove link for Forcepoint Infrastructure.
  3. At the Forcepoint Infrastructure Uninstall screen, click Next.
    The Installation screen appears, showing removal progress.

    A message may appear if you have Forcepoint Security Manager modules installed on the machine.

    Warning: Removing Forcepoint Infrastructure will render Forcepoint Security Manager modules inoperable.

    Click Yes to proceed with removal of Forcepoint Infrastructure. Click No to cancel.

  4. At the Forcepoint Infrastructure has been uninstalled screen, click Finish.
    You are returned to the Modify Installation dashboard.