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Article Number: 000124569

How to Add or Remove an Uninstall Password in Dell Threat Defense

Summary: Uninstall passwords for Dell Threat Defense may be added or removed by following these instructions.

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Article Content

Symptoms

Note:

This article covers how to add or remove an uninstall password in Dell Threat Defense.

Affected Products:

Dell Threat Defense

Cause

Not applicable.

Resolution

As an added layer of security, Dell Threat Defense may be configured to require a password at uninstall. The option exists to either add password or remove password. Click the appropriate step for more information.

To add an uninstall password:

  1. From a web browser, go to the Dell Threat Defense administration console at:
  2. Log in to the Dell Threat Defense administration console.

Dell Threat Defense administration console

  1. In the console, click the Settings tab.

Settings

  1. Under Settings, click Application.

Application

  1. Check Require Password to Uninstall Agent.

Require Password to Uninstall Agent

  1. Populate a password at least eight characters in length and then click Save.
Note: The uninstall password is immediately updated on all online devices. Offline devices receive the update on the next check-in. For more information about uninstallation, reference How To Uninstall Dell Threat Defense.

To remove an uninstall password:

  1. From a web browser, go to the Dell Threat Defense administration console at:
  2. Log in to Dell Threat Defense administration console.

Dell Threat Defense administration console

  1. In the console, click the Settings tab.

Settings

  1. Under Settings, click Application.

Application

  1. Clear the checkbox for Require Password to Uninstall Agent.

Require Password to Uninstall Agent

  1. A reboot of the endpoint is required for the changes to take effect.

To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
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Article Properties

Affected Product

Dell Threat Defense

Last Published Date

14 Nov 2022

Version

10

Article Type

Solution

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