To execute these queries, run “WMIC” at a command prompt, followed by one of the following alias/es: With that said, the following is a list of WMIC queries that you can run on your Workstations/Servers. This blog will assume that you already have a grasp of WMI and are looking for more WMI testing options via the Command Line. All WMI objects and their properties, including their methods, are accessible through the shell, which makes WMIC an advanced systems management console. In its simplest form, WMIC is a utility that allows you to interact with WMI from a WMI-aware command-line shell. Have you ever wanted to test WMI using the command line (outside of VBSCRIPT)? If so, then WMIC is the tool for you. Hello AskPerf Blog Readers! This morning’s post is going to be more of a reference point for all those WMI junkies out there. The Installer must be removed from the FortiClient Profile > System Settings > FortiCient Installer setting.First published on TECHNET on Feb 17, 2012 If an attempt is made to uninstall manually, FortiClient EMS will push again the installation and FortiClient will be reinstalled. In this case, FortiClient EMS must be uninstalled via FortiClient EMS.
It may require to run FCRemove tool in Windows Safe Mode. This tool should be only used if normal uninstall option is not available.
Inside archive you will find FCRemove utility. Select FortiClient as product and browse to the appropriate version (For example: FortiClient/Windows/v5.00/5.4/5.4.3/). Login to the Support Portal at and go to Download > Firmware Images. You should have valid support contract with Fortinet to be able to access removal tool. If you are network administrator, and unable to unregister FortiClient from FortiGate, EMS or manually you can use FCRemove utility placed in FortiClientTools > SupportUtils Uninstall Registered and password protected FortiClient: After it you should be able to shut down client. Lock FortiClient with new password via lock icon on top right corner on a settings page - then unlock it. In this case please add following procedure: Unlocked client can be uninstalled as previously explained.įortiClient version 6.0.6-6.0.10 and 6.2.0-6.2.3 specific instructions:ĭue to internal issue FortiClient will not show shutdown option even after unlock. If client show status registered, and do not provide option for disconnect - please contact your network administrator to deregister client.ĭisconnected client can be Unlocked - use unlock (lock icon on the left bottom corner), and unlock password if password protected (lock icon on top right corner on a settings page).
To uninstall FortiClient it need to be disconnected from telemetry first (on Compliance and Telemetry tab - disconnect).
How to deregister and unlock FortiClient: If option for Shut Down is greyed out, then your client is locked. Locked client will only show option for Change. Only not locked client can be shut down and will provide option for Uninstall in Programs and Features. Remove via Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Programs and Features Shutdown from FortiTray - Right Click - Shutdown. If FortiClient was installed manually then the uninstall must also be manual.
Uninstall of FortiClient software should match with deployment method.