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11 years ago

Uninstall a device

I'm using Quartus Web 13.0.1. When installing the Arria II and Cyclone II devices, the Cyclone one failed - I think because of a corrupt device file. I've since download a good copy of the file, but I can't install it. While Quartus doesn't think (correctly) that I have the Cyclone II device installed, the device installer thinks I do. When I go to install the device, it's already ticked.

Is there any way to uninstall a device?

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    Altera_Forum
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    11 years ago

    The most reliable way to fix this is to uninstall quartus and then re-install it with the desired device files. Also, make sure you check the MD5 sum of the files before you do the install. If they don't match you have a bad download and need to download it again.

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    Altera_Forum
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    11 years ago

    So far I have not come across with a specific way to uninstall a device database from Quartus. I believe the most effective way would be as what Galfonz has suggested. Uninstall the whole quartus, clean up any left over file, then reinstall the Quartus.

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    Altera_Forum
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    11 years ago

    There are no way to uninstall the device, because it is not necessary/used for the user to do that.

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    Altera_Forum
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    11 years ago

    Yes, Quartus does not have uninstall device function because usually user will not face any problem when installing the device. So, if you need those function, I would recommend you to inform Altera for the enhancement.