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Managing the Package Uninstaller

Paquet Builder includes a built-in uninstaller engine that ensures your application can be completely removed from the user’s system. When enabled, it appears in Settings > Apps > Installed Apps (or Add/Remove Programs).

What the Uninstaller Removes

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Files and folders

All extracted files and any empty directories created by the package.

Shortcuts

Start Menu, Desktop, and Taskbar links created during installation.

System configuration

.ini file entries and registry keys (under HKCU or HKLM).

Enabling the Uninstaller

Section titled “Enabling the Uninstaller”
  1. Navigate to Functionality > Configure Uninstaller.
  2. Activate Include the Uninstaller engine.
  3. Configure the Product Name, Unique Registry Key, and EXE Path.

Advanced Options

Section titled “Advanced Options”

Prevent file removal

Select a file in the File Manager and enable “Do not remove” in File Properties — useful for user data, logs, or shared components.

Shared file support

The uninstaller checks the system usage counter for shared DLLs/OCXs and only removes them if no other application is using them. See Registering Shared Files.

Custom uninstall commands

Define additional cleaning tasks with Custom Uninstall Commands — run scripts, de-register ActiveX controls, or prompt for feedback.

UAC and Elevation

Section titled “UAC and Elevation”

The uninstaller inherits the same UAC level as the main installer. If your installer required admin rights to place files in Program Files, the uninstaller also requires them.

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Configure Uninstaller Set the uninstaller properties, registry key, and options.
File Properties Control per-file uninstaller behavior.
Custom Actions Add logic to the uninstall flow.