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CutePDF Silent UNinstall

I am looking for a way to silent uninstall cutepdf v2.8. "Setup64.exe /uninstall" will present a promt.

Thank for the help. This is my first post on the new site. Please let me know if i am posting in a wrong section?


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Posted by: WGM_Jeff 11 years ago
4th Degree Black Belt
1

I extracted the files in the setup64.exe file and found a file called string.txt that had the prompts in it. I wasn't able to find a way to run it from the extracted files. The setup file is probably referring to that string.txt for instructions, but I don't know how to modify it.

Posted by: mpace 11 years ago
Red Belt
1

Try this: "%PROGRAMFILES%\Acro Software\CutePDF Writer\uninscpw.exe" -s


Comments:
  • There is no "uninscpw.exe" only setup64.exe - ogeccut 11 years ago
  • The Edit Software Detail in KACE shows that this is the path for the uninstall, but like he said, it does not exist. - WGM_Jeff 11 years ago
Posted by: ogeccut 11 years ago
Black Belt
1

There is no uninscpw.exe only setup64.exe

Posted by: binuani 11 years ago
Fourth Degree Green Belt
1

This is what i did create a batch file with these

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start /wait gs905w32 /S /NCRC

start /wait cutewriter.exe /verysilent /no3d

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works great everytime.

 

SORRY.. I DIDNT SEE IT WAS FOR UNINSTALL

Posted by: ogeccut 11 years ago
Black Belt
1

Install works fine. Looking for Uninstall cmd. Has anyone tried to create an msi? I get a CutePDF printer but looks like its disabled. And when i try to print to it, its not offering to save  a pdf as a vendor install does.


Comments:
  • Yes we can create msi.Look for printter option setting to enable the printer or you might be deleting the files which are required for the printer. - Visalakshi 11 years ago
Posted by: ogeccut 11 years ago
Black Belt
1

Has anyone created an msi for version 2.8? I am getting an icon in Printers but its telling me that the driver is missing. After taking a shapshot.


Comments:
  • Check the MSI and make sure the full set of files from [systemfolder]\spool\drivers\w32x86\ and [systemfolder]\spool\drivers\w32x86\3 are in the MSI.
    You'll also need to package GhostScript if you didnt already. I would recommend packaging them separate, so they can be updated independently.
    Then restart spooling service.
    See the notes under research - the info is still applicable for the most part. - Moedius 11 years ago
Posted by: ogeccut 11 years ago
Black Belt
1

I am adding files to [systemfolder]\spool\drivers\x64 and [systemfolder]\spool\drivers\x64\3 folder. I am creating a package on x64 system. GhostScript is packaged as well, and restarting spooler.

The notes are to create an .inf file. And they are for the older version. I tried to follow the logic and created .inf file with cpwmon64.dll as a drive files but getting an error when i try to run:

rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /if /b "CutePDF Writer" /f cutepdf.inf /r "CPW2:" /m "CutePDF Writer" 


Comments:
  • Since the thread is regards specifically to the uninstall, if you still have some questions, pm me and I'll see if I can help. - Moedius 11 years ago
Posted by: robertsj 4 years ago
Senior White Belt
0

I know this is an ancient post, but there didn't appear to be a resolution. With the availability of Microsoft Print to PDF in Windows 10, I imagine others will be removing CutePDF Writer as well.

I found this VBS on Reddit, tested it in the K1000 and works like a charm. The script does show uninstall prompts to the end-user, but the script automatically transmits the responses.

Script credit to u/MaelstromageWork on Reddit. Source

Set KillShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
 
Set CuteShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
 
KillShell.Run "Taskkill /f /IM Setup64.exe"
 
WScript.Sleep 500
 
CuteShell.Run """c:\Program Files (x86)\Acro Software\CutePDF Writer\Setup64.exe"" /uninstall", 9
 
WScript.Sleep 500
 
CuteShell.SendKeys "{ENTER}"
 
WScript.Sleep 500
 
CuteShell.SendKeys "{ENTER}"


I followed this post to create the script in the K1000.

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