This article covers how to add or remove an uninstall password in Dell Threat Defense.
Affected Products:
Dell Threat Defense
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:
- From a web browser, go to the Dell Threat Defense administration console at:
- Log in to the Dell Threat Defense administration console.
- In the console, click the Settings tab.
- Under Settings, click Application.
- Check Require Password to Uninstall Agent.
- 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:
- From a web browser, go to the Dell Threat Defense administration console at:
- Log in to Dell Threat Defense administration console.
- In the console, click the Settings tab.
- Under Settings, click Application.
- Clear the checkbox for Require Password to Uninstall Agent.
- A reboot of the endpoint is required for the changes to take effect.
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