Creating an Uninstallation Shortcut

InstallShield 2019 Express Edition

Although it is possible to create a shortcut for uninstallation, the recommended way for users to uninstall products is through Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel. If you do want to create an uninstallation shortcut, follow the procedure described below.

To create a shortcut that automatically starts your product’s uninstallation process:

1. In the View List under System Configuration, click Shortcuts/Folders.
2. In the Shortcuts explorer, right-click the folder that should contain the uninstallation shortcut and then click New Uninstall Shortcut. InstallShield creates a new shortcut with the default name Uninstall.
3. Type a name for the shortcut. To rename the feature, right-click it and click Rename.
4. Configure the settings as needed:

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