Delete/Archive

Devices that have been archived no longer consume a license. All the devices discovered earlier than a preset period, are archived automatically. You can also archive devices manually with the possibility to restore them if needed.

Absolute also allows you to manually delete archives of the decommissioned devices that are already out of use, either leaving a database record about it in place or removing it completely. In the case of such deletion, there is no chance to restore the removed data.

When removing devices from the Absolute console, it is always an option to archive the device(s) instead of deleting them from the console.

We highly encourage archiving devices instead of completely removing them. Archiving a device will keep the device history in the console but will reclaim a license seat for use by another device.

Removing a device from the Absolute console is simple: from the Devices menu, highlight one or more devices for removal. Then, from the toolbar, select the 'Delete/Archive' menu item.

Important Information

The device must be connected to the console to uninstall the agent.

Multiple devices can be uninstalled at the same time, use the Shift key to multiple select.

Device history can be archived or deleted.

Archived device history does not consume a license.

Guided walk-through: How to Uninstall Agent from a Device and Archive the Record

❶	Start the removal process by clicking on 'Remove Agent' button
❷	Click 'Yes' to confirm the removal of online devices
❸	Archive: Default - leaves data in the database for historical reporting purposes. Completely Remove: removes both live and historical data from the database.Select one of the above-mentioned options.
❹	Prevent device from reappearing in the console: Default - This device cannot be discovered again. (The 'Exclude device from future discovery'option is checked). A manual installation will still allow the agent to be reinstalled.