How do I uninstall Avatax for Microsoft Dynamics AX Connector?
Overview
You are upgrading to a new version of the AvaTax for AX connector, and want to know the best way to uninstall the old connector.
Environment
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Resolution
- The first step to uninstalling Avalara Avatax for Dynamics AX is to run the uninstall wizard from inside AX. To do that please go to Avatax> Setup> > Uninstall. Then follow the instruction on the form.
- Go to each AOS where Avalara Avatax is installed (and possibly the SQL server) and remove the local piece by going to Control Panel > Programs and Features> Avalara Avatax for Dynamics AX> Uninstall. That will unregister the existing Avatax dll file.
- Final step is to uninstall the model file from our AX environment. Perform the action in all AOS.
Uninstall a model (Windows PowerShell)
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On the Start menu, point to All Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Microsoft Dynamics AX Management Shell.
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At the Windows PowerShell command prompt, PS C:\>, type the following command, and then press ENTER.
Uninstall-AXModel -Model AvaTax_ISV.axmodel
This command uninstalls the specified model. By default, a confirmation request is displayed.
Uninstall a model (AXUtil)
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On the Start menu, click Command prompt.
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Navigate to the directory for the management utilities. Typically, the location of this directory is %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Dynamics AX\60\ManagementUtilities.
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At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER.
axutil delete /model:AvaTax_ISV.axmodel
- Restart AOS(s).