How to Uninstall Dell Security Management Server

Summary: Learn how to uninstall Dell Security Management Server or Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition Server by following these instructions.

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Instructions

Dell Security Management Server (formerly Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition Server) may require uninstallation to:

  • Troubleshoot the product.
  • Address operating system incompatibility.
  • Migrate the server.

This article covers the steps to uninstall the product.

Affected Products:

  • Dell Security Management Server
  • Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition Server

Affected Versions:

  • 8.0.0 and later

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Windows

The uninstallation of Dell Security Management Server varies based on version.

Click the appropriate version for specific steps. For versioning information, reference How to Identify the Dell Data Security Server Version.

Warning: Dell Security Management Server should be backed up before uninstalling. For more information about performing a backup, reference How to Back Up and Restore Dell Security Management Server.

Version 9.8.0 and Later

  1. As an administrator, right-click the Windows Start menu and then click Run.
    Run
  2. In the Run UI, type appwiz.cpl.
  3. Press OK.
    Run UI
  4. In Programs and Features, double-click Dell Security Management Server x64.
    Dell Security Management Server x64
  5. Click Yes.
    Confirm uninstall

Version 8.3.0 to 9.7.0

  1. As an administrator, right-click the Windows Start menu and then click Run.
    Run
  2. In the Run UI, type appwiz.cpl.
  3. Press OK. This opens Programs and Features.
    Run UI
  4. Double-click Dell Enterprise Server x64 or Dell Enterprise Server x86.
    Dell Enterprise Server
  5. Click Yes.
    Confirm uninstall

Version 8.0.0 to 8.1.0

  1. As an administrator, right-click the Windows Start menu and then click Run.
    Run
  2. In the Run UI, type appwiz.cpl.
  3. Press OK. This opens Programs and Features.
    Run UI
  4. Double-click Dell Enterprise Server x64 or Dell Enterprise Server x86.
    Dell Enterprise Server
  5. Click Yes.
    Confirm uninstall
  6. Click OK.
    Reboot required
  7. Reboot the Windows server.

To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
Go to TechDirect to generate a technical support request online.
For additional insights and resources, join the Dell Security Community Forum.

Affected Products

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Article Properties
Article Number: 000124927
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 04 Jun 2026
Version:  16
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