Uninstalling the Nodinite Windows Server Monitoring Agent
Easily and safely remove the Nodinite Windows Server Monitoring Agent with this step-by-step guide. Learn best practices for a clean uninstall, avoid common pitfalls, and get troubleshooting tips and support if needed.
✅ Step-by-step uninstall instructions for all scenarios
✅ Best practices to avoid errors and unavailable agent alerts
✅ Troubleshooting and direct support links for a smooth process
The Nodinite Windows Server Monitoring Agent can be uninstalled by running the installer directly or by using 'Add or Remove Programs' in Windows.
- Add or remove programs
- Running the MSI
Tip
You should remove the Monitoring Agents and applicable Resources in use within Monitor Views before uninstalling the agent.
If you uninstall the agent without removing the Monitoring Agents, alerts with errors will be sent to users. Also, the Monitoring Agent Configuration will be listed as unavailable in the list of available Monitoring Agents.
Example of uninstalled and therefore unavailable Monitoring Agents:
Generic example of unavailable Monitoring Agents.
Uninstall guide
Follow the steps below to uninstall the Windows Server Monitoring Agent.
Step 1: Add or Remove Programs
Use the Windows built-in feature to remove installed programs.
Windows 'Add or remove programs' feature.
From the list of installed programs, select the Windows Server Monitoring Agent.
List of installed Nodinite applications.
Step 2: Start the installer
Optionally, you can double-click the MSI file to start the [un]-installation of the Nodinite Windows Server Monitoring Agent.
Step 3: Welcome Screen
On successful execution of the MSI file or starting from 'Add or remove programs', a Welcome screen is presented.
Click the 'Next' button to continue the process or click the 'Cancel' button to quit the installer.
Step 4: Change, Repair or Remove the installation
In the 'Change, repair or remove installation' dialogue, click the 'Remove' button to uninstall the agent and proceed to the next step.
If the Service was not stopped before uninstalling, a dialogue may appear. Click 'Ok' to close and continue.
If the Service was not stopped before uninstalling, a dialogue may appear. Click 'Ok' to close and continue.
Step 5: Remove Program
Click the 'Remove' button to remove the agent and proceed to the next step.
Step 6: Completed setup
The last step of the un-installation gives either a success or a premature exit.
Successfully uninstalled example.
Click the Finish button to exit and quit the installer.
Troubleshooting
A failed un-installation will render a premature exit.
Failed un-installation example.
Support
Contact our Support for additional guidance if you fail to resolve the installation problem.
Note
Additional information to aid troubleshooting may exist in the Windows Event Logs.
Next Step
Add or manage Monitor View
Add or manage a Monitoring Agent Configuration
Related Topics
Windows Server Monitoring Agent
Resources
Monitoring Agents
Monitor Views