Exporting and Deleting a Package

This page describes how to export, delete, and clean up package files and associated objects within SCCM and Active Directory.

Export a Package

For archival purposes (prior to deletion) administrators can ‘export a package’ which will save both package settings and setup files should they ever need to be restored via import.

1. Open the SCCM Console to Software Library → Packages: 

2. Select a package that you intend to remove and choose  ‘Export’:

3. Specify a backup folder and name for the exported Package.  You can export package dependencies: 

4. Complete and Close the Export Package Wizard:

5. Note the backed up settings (zip file) and setup files that were produced by the Wizard:  

Delete a Package

1. Right Click on the Package you intend to remove  and select ‘Delete’: 

2. From the Wizard select ‘Next’ on the ‘Welcome’ page: 

3. Choose ‘Yes. I want to see more information’:

4. Lists the associated ‘Programs’ within the ‘Package’ that will be deleted:

5. The associated Deployments are listed:

6. Any associated Task Sequences are also listed:

7. Distribution Points that Host Setup Files:

8. Associated Accounts (can be safely ignored):

9. Proceed with the Deletion of the Package:

10. Deletion Summary for the selected Package is listed:

11. Close out the Delete Package Wizard:

12. Delete the Pre-staged Folder that contains the Setup Files:                          

Delete the associated Package Collection(s)

1. Select the Collection(s) corresponding to the package you just deleted and delete:

2. Select Ok (do not delete any collection members – should be empty):

Delete the Active Directory Group(s)

1. Using ADUC → <Unit> →  Software Packages →  <Unit> Software:

2. Lastly, if any Group Policies (configures a registry key or pushes out a license file) were made specifically for this package remember to delete those polices.