Objective

This operation is used to delete all Control Expert software components from the workstation.

However, this does not affect:

  • Application files.

  • System projects (Topology Manager). They are automatically exported to the Migration folder at the path %ProgramData%\Schneider Electric\ControlExpert.Topology X (where X is the installed version) on the computer acting as system server.

  • Database backup files (Server Configuration tool).

  • Control Expert execution rights (Activation IDs are managed with Schneider Electric License Manager).

  • Elements shared with other software packages (for example, Control Expert user).

When Uninstalling Control Expert Is Required

Control Expert must be uninstalled manually when installing:

  • An earlier version of Control Expert, for example, installing Control Expert 14.1 on Control Expert 15.0.

  • A version of Unity Pro.

    NOTE: Installing a version of Unity Pro or an earlier version of Control Expert can lead to incompatibility with other software, for example, OFS, UDE and UAG.

Before Uninstalling Control Expert

  • For Control Expert with Topology Manager, ensure that the Supports Upward Compatibility attribute of your system projects is selected; otherwise, they are not compatible anymore with the next version of the software.

  • For Control Expert activated with a node-locked license, it is recommended to return the license before uninstalling Control Expert in order to install it onto another workstation.

    NOTE: When uninstalling Control Expert, the Schneider Electric License Manager tool might be also deleted if it is not required by any other software.

Uninstalling Control Expert by Using the Setup File

The following table describes the procedure to uninstall Control Expert from the Control Expert Setup on the DVD-ROM or .iso file in the maintenance mode:

Step

Action

1

The beginning of the uninstall procedure depends on the software package media.

With DVD-ROM: Insert the DVD-ROM named Control Expert. The software package setup is automatically launched. If not, go to the DVD root and launch Setup.exe .

With .iso file: Extract the files of the installation package to disk or mount the image (.iso). Double-click the Setup.exe file located in the root of the installation package.

2

The installation wizard for Control Expert starts. Click Next.

3

The Program Maintenance window opens. Select the Uninstall option and confirm by clicking Next.

4

Launch the procedure by clicking Remove.

Uninstalling Control Expert by Using the Windows Control Panel

The following table shows how to uninstall Control Expert manually with the Windows control panel:

Step

Action

1

Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features .

2

Right-click Control Expert and select Remove.

3

A pop-up window appears asking for confirmation. Click Yes .

After Uninstalling Control Expert

Uninstalling Control Expert from the Windows Control Panel or Setup.exe file does not remove the DTM Library. As a result, installation of an earlier version of Control Expert / Unity Pro (with earlier version of DTM Library) will not succeed.

In this case uninstall manually the following DTM libraries:

  • EcoStruxure Control Expert PSx DTM Library

  • Schneider Electric Placeholder DTM Library

  • Schneider Electric Mx80 HART Gateway DTM Library

  • Schneider Electric BME NOR DTM Library

  • Schneider Electric PME DTM Library

  • CXM DTM

NOTE: When the uninstallation of Control Expert and the DTM Library is completed, you may have to proceed in the same manner to uninstall drivers and other DTMs that you have manually installed for Control Expert.

Replacing Control Expert with an Earlier Version

To install an earlier version of Control Expert / Unity Pro, the current version of Control Expert must be uninstalled using the Windows control panel as previously described.

In addition, the following directories must be manually removed if not used by another Schneider Electric software:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Schneider Electric Shared\Tlb

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Schneider Electric Shared\Common

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Schneider Electric Shared\SRCSDK

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Schneider Electric Shared\SSTA