DB2 GetExistingInstallNameCA setup wizard

Problem:

DB2 installation fails and the installation log contains the following error message:

GetExistingInstallNameCA

The DB2 setup wizard is unable to obtain the installation name of the product

Resolution:

There was a previous DB2 product installed on the machine and was manually removed or un-installed with errors.

You need to clear up the previous installation correctly to be able to proceed with new installation. To do so, you need to use the command “db2unins -f” which forces the un-installation of all DB2 products installed on the machine including cleaning up the registry. The command is available on the source media.

Hint:

• If the command terminates with an error on Windows server, then logout from the Domain (if you are using one) and login with a local Administrator account and try it again. It will work properly this time.