Is it possible to uninstall applications with EMS?

[mesen]

Hello, I am working on cleaning up security vulnerabilities on users within the FortiClient  EMS which typically lacks a DC connection and operates in a complex structure. There are over 100 computers with 7-Zip installed, and they want it removed. Is there a way to achieve this through EMS ?

[funkylicious]

Hi,

As far as I know, FortiEMS does not offer this option.

[mesen]

I've never seen this button working before, but I'm wondering... can we make a special version for the patch button part here? like a manual version update

[funkylicious]

If I'm not mistaken, the Patch button would help if a Vulnerability Scan profile is configured/attached to the deployment kit of FortiClient and sees that certain versions are available for the software detected as vulnerable to download/remediate.

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/forticlient/7.4.1/ems-administration-guide/29595/patching-vulnera...

[mesen]

Thank you,

The EMS server is not functioning as desired because its internet access is restricted.

Do you know if there is a way to set up a server, like a WSUS server, so it can fetch patches from there?

[funkylicious]

Don't think WSUS would help EMS for updates/patches.

Only other option ( expect FortiGuard which requires internet access ) is FortiManager.

[GoraPakora]

Yes, it is possible to uninstall applications through FortiClient EMS, but it requires creating a custom script and deploying it via the EMS system. You can create a batch script to uninstall 7-Zip silently and then push it to the targeted devices using the "Deployment" feature in EMS. Ensure you test the script on a single device before rolling it out to all 100 computers to avoid unexpected issues.

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[btan]

I am sorry, but the above looks like a ChatGPT reply.
There is no such feature in EMS to 'uninstall application' on endpoints.