Modifying a client installation using Add/Remove Programs

On some versions of Windows, we can modify an installation by using Add/Remove Programs.

For Windows 7 follow these steps.

1. From the Windows taskbar, select Start > Control Panel.
2. Select Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select IBM MQ .
4. Select Change.

   The IBM MQ Setup window with the Program Maintenance panel is displayed.

5. Select Modify, then click Next.

   The Features panel is displayed.

6. To change the installation of a feature:
   1. Click the symbol next to the feature name to display a menu.
   2. Select the required option from:
      • Install this feature
      • Install this feature and all its subfeatures (if any)
      • Do not install this feature (remove if already installed).

      The symbol next to the feature name changes to show the current installation option.

7. When your selections are complete, click Next.
8. The IBM MQ Setup window displays a summary of the installation you selected.

   To continue, click Modify.

9. Wait until the progress bar is complete.

   When the IBM MQ client is successfully installed, the IBM MQ Setup window displays the following message:

   Installation Wizard Completed Successfully

   Click Finish to close the window.

10. For Windows 8, the Add/Remove Programs option uninstalls the whole product.

    We need to run the setup.exe file from the original installation media to make any modifications to the installation.

Parent topic: Modifying a client installation on Windows