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# Uninstall the load generator from a Linux machine

This section describes how to uninstall the load generator from a Linux machine.

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## Uninstall load generator 24.1 or later

For installations of load generator (OneLG) 24.1 or later, the Setup wizard uninstalls it during the installation process, then reinstalls it.

You can also uninstall a load generator using a manual command, or silently.

To uninstall load generator version 24.1 or later:

1. Make sure that you are logged in as the same user who installed the load generator.

2. Make sure that the m_agent_daemon process is not running on the machine. If it is running, kill its process:

   cd /opt/OT/OT_LoadGenerator/bin;./m_daemon_setup -kill;su -;

3. Change the current directory to the installation directory:

   cd <path_to_installation_folder>/_OT_LoadGenerator_Installation

4. Switch to super user.

5. Uninstall the load generator:

   - Manual uninstall: Run the following command:

     sh ./Change_OT_LoadGenerator_Installation

   - Silent uninstall: Run the following command:

     sh ./Change_OT_LoadGenerator_Installation -i silent

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## Uninstall load generator 12.56 to 2023 R1

For installations of load generator versions 12.56 through 2023 R1 (including OneLG installations), the Setup wizard uninstalls it during the installation process, then reinstalls it.

You can also uninstall a load generator using a manual command, or silently.

To uninstall load generator version 12.56 or later:

1. Make sure that you are logged in as the same user who installed the load generator.

2. Make sure that the m_agent_daemon process is not running on the machine. If it is running, kill its process:

   cd /opt/MF/MF_LoadGenerator/bin;./m_daemon_setup -kill;su -;

3. Change the current directory to the installation directory:

   cd <path_to_installation_folder>/_MF_LoadGenerator_Installation

4. Switch to super user.

5. Uninstall the load generator:

   - Manual uninstall: Run the following command:

     sh ./Change_MF_LoadGenerator_Installation

   - Silent uninstall: Run the following command:

     sh ./Change_MF_LoadGenerator_Installation -i silent

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## Uninstall load generator 12.55 or earlier

You can uninstall load generator 12.55 or earlier versions using a manual command or silently.

To uninstall load generator version 12.55 or earlier:

1. Make sure that you are logged in as the same user who installed the load generator.

2. Make sure that the m_agent_daemon process is not running on the machine. If it is running, kill its process:

   cd /opt/HP/HP_LoadGenerator/bin;./m_daemon_setup -kill;su -;

3. Change the current directory to the installation directory:

   cd <path_to_installation_folder>/_HP_LoadGenerator_Installation

4. Switch to super user.

5. Uninstall the load generator:

   - Manual uninstall: run the following command:

     sh ./Change_HP_LoadGenerator_Installation

   - Silent uninstall: Run the following command:

     sh ./Change_HP_LoadGenerator_Installation -i silent

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See also:

- Install a load generator
- Prepare for installation

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