Preparing for reinstallation after failed uninstallation

Learn how to reinstall the software. An uninstallation program that does not complete successfully can leave files that can prevent you from reinstalling into the original directory. This topic outlines the procedures you need to follow to reinstall WSRR.

Before you begin

You can reinstall WSRR without a clean machine. However, such an installation creates a coexistence scenario that can prevent you from installing into the original directory.

Cleaning the machine means deleting everything from the previous installation, including log files that are left behind by the uninstallation procedure. Before you start the procedure, back up log files, if necessary. See Installation and profile creation log files for the location of log files.

About this task

Other related products might be part of your installation and need to be uninstalled. For instructions, see the following topics in the WebSphere® Application Server Network Deployment and IBM® HTTP Server, V8.5 information centers:

To prepare for reinstallation after a failed uninstallation, implement the appropriate instructions in the following subtopics. Cleaning the system eliminates all evidence of a deleted installation. After you have cleaned your system, go to Installing the software for information on how to install the product again.