Since my early days of learning Sitecore and exploring different versions, I frequently needed to install various Sitecore instances on my local system. After completing projects or learning sessions, I found myself uninstalling these instances one by one.

Uninstalling Sitecore instances involves removing dependencies like services, Solr, host file entries, and databases, making it a tedious task if done manually.

Streamline Sitecore Automated Uninstallation

To streamline this process, I’ve developed a PowerShell script. This script presents a user-friendly form where you input the necessary details and press enter to efficiently remove all instance-related data from your PC.

Following is the link to the PowerShell script. All you need to do is run the script as administrator and enter the required information correctly.

You will be provided below the form I am adding for reference.

SiteName: To get the SiteName, Xconnect Site Name, IdentityServer Site Name, and Dev Site Name, open IIS, and from the sites, you can get the Site Name for these sites. Which will be used to remove the Sites and App pools created for the site.

Service Name: To get the services open the Services and search for the services running for the required sites. From that, you can get the Service Name for Xconnect, Processing Engine, and Marketing Automation Services. Which needs to be removed, as the services will no longer be required if we remove the instance.

SQL Instance Name: Open SSMS in admin mode, and from there, you can get the SQL Instance Name, SQL Username, and Password. It will be used to remove the databases created for Sitecore Instance.

Website Physical path: The physical path is where the site-related data is stored. Usually, it is stored under “C:inetpubwwwroot” and will be used to remove the Physical folders created for the site.

SOLR Root Path: The Solr root path is the path to the Solr instance, and it is used to remove the indexes created for the Site.

HOST File Path: Refers to HOST File Path. Which can be used to remove the host file entries created for the given site.

In conclusion, streamlining the process of uninstalling Sitecore instances has become more efficient and user-friendly with the help of my developed PowerShell script.

Simply run the script, input the required details, and experience a hassle-free removal of all instance-related data from your PC.

Any system-specific issues can be addressed through comments.