Uninstalling a Gateway

Where it is necessary to remove, or reinstall a gateway, follow this procedure to correctly and cleanly remove the gateway from the host PC, Server or VM:

Select Gateway to Uninstall

• Figure out the Gateway you need to uninstall by going to the ‘Gateways’ tab on the ‘Administration’ page in Cimar.

Stop Gateway Service

• On the host PC, make sure the following 3 services are stopped (right click on Task Bar, select Task Manager and then choose services)

Uninstall Service

1. On the Host PC/VM go to C:\Program Files\Cimar

2. Go into the Gateway Folder

   1. Double click unins000.exe
   2. For any messages asking you to make sure you are ok uninstalling all the components – Click Yes
   3. Delete Gateway Folder
3. Uninstall Watchdog 
   1. In the Cimar folder double click unins000.exe
   2. For any messages asking you to make sure you are ok uninstalling all the components – Click Yes
   3. Delete entire Cimar folder
4. Go to C:\Program Files
   1. Delete the Cimar folder
   2. Delete the DicomGrid folder

This process will completely remove the gateway installation and leave no residual elements of the installation or its services.