Removing Components

To remove a component:

Stop all of the Management and Security Server components to complete uninstallation.
- If you installed the product manually, stop the servlet runner and the Security Proxy (if added) and close the command windows before you begin uninstallation.
- If you used the automated installer to install the servlet runner and the Security Proxy as Windows services, the uninstaller will stop them automatically.
On Windows:
- Verify that no Management and Security Server directories are open in your browser.
- Use Control Panel > Programs and Features to remove a product or component.
On Linux or UNIX:
- If you used an automated installer for Linux or UNIX, run the uninstaller:
```
[MssServerInstall]/uninstall
```
  Files not installed by the automated installer will not be removed. Static session pages that may be configured, or other customized content, will still be available following an automated uninstall.

If you plan to remove either the Administrative Server, the Terminal ID Manager, or the Metering Server using the automated installer, be aware that you must uninstall web applications and the servlet runner at the same time.
If you installed a component manually, simply delete the directory where you extracted it. If you want to save the settings that you configured, be sure to retain the MSSData directory. For more information about retaining settings, see Upgrading to Version 12.3.