How to Uninstall Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac

Resumen: Learn about how to uninstall Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac and Dell Data Protection Enterprise Edition for Mac by following these instructions.

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Instrucciones

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This article provides the steps for uninstalling Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac (formerly Dell Data Protection | Enterprise Edition for Mac).

Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac may be uninstalled from an endpoint to:

  • Fix licensing discrepancies
  • Troubleshoot the product
  • Address operating system incompatibility

Affected Products:

  • Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac
  • Dell Data Protection | Enterprise Edition for Mac

Affected Versions:

  • v8.0.x and later

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Mac

A computer must be decrypted prior to uninstalling Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac. 

Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac can be uninstalled through the:

Click the preferred method for more information.

UI

Uninstalling the product through the UI differs depending on if v8.15.0 and Later is installed or if v8.0.0 to 8.13.2 is installed. Click the appropriate product version for the steps to uninstall Enterprise for Mac. For more information, reference How to Identify the Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac Version.

v8.15.0 and Later

Note: Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac is required to be downloaded before beginning the uninstall.
  1. Double-click Dell-Encryption-Enterprise-X.X.dmg to mount the installer.
    Dell Encryption Enterprise installer icon
    Note: X.X = The installer version variable
  2. In the disk image, double-click Utilities.
    Utilities option
  3. Double-click Uninstall Dell Encryption Enterprise.
    Uninstall Dell Encryption Enterprise
  4. Optionally, check Uninstall FUSE and then click Uninstall.
    Uninstall Fuze option and Uninstall button
  5. Populate an administrator account Username and Password. Once populated, click OK.
    Uninstaller prompting for administrator credentials
  6. Upon uninstallation, click Quit.
    Quit button

v8.0.0 to 8.13.2

Note: Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac is required to be downloaded before beginning the uninstall.
  1. Double-click Dell-Data-Protection-X.X.dmg to mount the installer.
    Image depicts the Dell Data Protection installer icon.
    Note: X.X = The installer version variable
  2. In the disk image, double-click Utilities.
    Image depicts the Utilities option.
  3. Double-click Uninstall Dell Data Protection.
    Uninstall Dell Data Protection
  4. Optionally, check Uninstall FUSE and then click Uninstall.
    Uninstall Fuze option and Uninstall button
  5. Populate an administrator account Username and Password. Once populated, click OK.
    Uninstaller prompting for administrator credentials
  6. Upon uninstallation, click Quit.
    Quit button

Terminal

Uninstalling the product through the UI differs depending on if v8.15.0 and Later is installed or if 8.13.2 and Earlier is installed. Click the appropriate product version for the steps to uninstall Enterprise for Mac. For more information, reference How to Identify the Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac Version.

v8.15.0 and Later

  1. From the Apple menu, click Go and then select Utilities.
    Utilities option in the Go menu
  2. In the Utilities menu, double-click Terminal.
    Terminal in the Utilities menu
  3. In Terminal, type sudo /Library/Dell/Dell\ Encryption\ Enterprise/Dell\ Encryption\ Enterprise.app/Contents/Resources/Scripts/uninstall.sh and then press Enter.
  4. Enter the credentials for an account with sudo rights and then press Enter.
    Terminal with the command populated, prompting for a password

v8.13.2 and Earlier

Note: Dell Encryption Enterprise for Mac is required to be downloaded prior to beginning the uninstall.
  1. From the Apple menu, click Go and then select Utilities.
    Utilities option in the Go menu
  2. In the Utilities menu, double-click Terminal.
    Terminal in the Utilities menu
  3. In Terminal, type sudo /Library/Extensions/DellDataProtection.kext/Contents/Resources/Scripts/uninstall.sh and then press Enter.
    Image depicts Terminal with the command populated.
  4. Enter the credentials for an account with sudo rights and then press Enter.

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.

Productos afectados

Dell Encryption
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Número del artículo: 000123776
Tipo de artículo: How To
Última modificación: 22 may 2025
Versión:  19
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