Scripted Software removal (Encrypting Credentials)

From: Casey DeBerry (cdeberry_at_cobizinc.com)
Date: 06/13/05

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    We are looking to remove MS ISA Firewall Client from desktop's
    throughout our organization. We did not roll this software out the AD,
    so the option to remove it that way is not available. I have found a
    couple resources for removing via scripts:
    http://jtbworld.blogspot.com/2005/01/unattended-uninstallation-using.htm
    l
    http://cwashington.netreach.net/depo/view.asp?Index=1035&ScriptType=vbsc
    ript

    When adapted, the scripts work for the uninstall; however, we are having
    problems with user accounts making the changes (User logs in, uninstall
    script runs, user has no privileges to install/uninstall software,
    script fails). Is there a way to encrypt the credentials so users are
    unable to view them?

    Casey DeBerry
    Information Security
    CoBiz Inc.
    www.cobizinc.com
    cdeberry@cobizinc.com
    Office 303.312.3405
    Cell 303.669.8547

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