Hier ist die englische Übersetzung des Titels: Uninstall Agent / Uninstallation and Cleanup Utility for Complete Removal

Uninstallation on Windows

  • Click the Start button and then Settings > Apps.
  • Select the program you want to remove and then click Uninstall.
  • Recommended: For a complete uninstallation of all logs and databases, check the box:
    Backup Agent Uninstallation Remove Logs and DBs
  • Done!

Recommended Complete Uninstallation on Mac

  • Open Terminal
  • Navigate to the root directory using the command
    cd ../../../
  • Enter the command
    /Library/Application\ Support/BackupClient/Acronis/BackupAndRecovery/uninstall.sh -a

    to start the uninstallation. The parameter -a (stands for all) ensures that all logs and databases are also uninstalled.

Alternative Method for Mac

  • Open the .dmg installation image or download it again at www.backup.ch/login.
  • Click on «Uninstall»:
  • Done.

Note: with this method, the client will be uninstalled, but the log files and databases will remain.

Cleanup Utility / Complete Cleanup

For Windows and Mac: If you experience problems with uninstalling/installing or reinstalling the Backup Agent, you can use the Cleanup Utility to perform a complete removal of the agent including all associated components. Please follow the instructions here.

Aktualisiert am 30. Juni 2025