How do I remove Services For Unix 3.5 from Server 2012R2

Question

Upgrading from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2019 and then to 2022 has led to an error related to Services For Unix 3.5. There is no reference to this service in the registry, on the disk, or in the services. Attempts to reinstall it through Server Manager have shown no options in roles or features. The uninstall option also shows nothing to remove.

What steps can be taken to fully remove Services For Unix 3.5?

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

Here are some steps you can try:

1. Check for Hidden Registry Entries:

• Open the Registry Editor (regedit).

• Search for any entries related to "Unix" or "Services for Unix" and carefully delete them. Be sure to back up the registry before making any changes.

2. Search for Residual Files:

• Manually search your system drive (usually C:) for any folders or files related to Services for Unix 3.5 and delete them. Common locations include C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (x86).

3. Command Line Cleanup:

• Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

• Use the sc command to check for and delete any services related to Unix:

sc query type= service state= all | findstr /i "unix"

sc delete [service_name]

4. Reinstall and Uninstall:

• If possible, try to reinstall Services for Unix 3.5 on a compatible system and then properly uninstall it. This might clear out any lingering components.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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