CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

Which command is used to uninstall software using WMCI?

1. wmci product call uninstall

2. wmci uninstall product "XX"

3. wmci product where name="XX" call uninstall /nointeractive

4. wmci remove product "XX"

The correct answer is: wmci product where name="XX" call uninstall /nointeractive

The command used to uninstall software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is correctly identified in the chosen answer. The syntax of this command follows the standard usage pattern for WMI where the 'where' clause is employed to specify the target product by name, ensuring that the correct application is selected for uninstallation. The use of the 'call uninstall' method communicates the action to the Windows Management Instrumentation infrastructure, instructing it to execute the uninstallation process. Additionally, the '/nointeractive' flag is significant as it allows the uninstallation to occur without user interaction, which is useful in scripted or automated environments where user prompts would disrupt the process. The command thus effectively provides a non-intrusive way to remove the software from the system. Understanding the structure and function of this command helps in managing software installations and ensuring that applications can be removed programmatically, which is often necessary in larger organizational contexts or automated deployment scenarios.