# Uninstall *** ### How do I install **`Item's Lifecycle`**? A [procedure](/doc-plugins/plugins-glpi/uninstall.md) is available to help you install the plugin *** ### What are the features of **`Item's Lifecycle`** ? This plugin allows you to remove/replace devices from the inventory by automating certain actions on the fields. It allows you to manage the various stages in the lifecycle of a piece of equipment. It has been designed, among other things, to handle the following cases: * Scrapping of equipment * Withdrawal of temporary equipment from inventory due to a breakdown * Replacement of equipment under warranty, for example *** ### Why do I get the message **"the PDF plugin is not installed, you cannot use the PDF format for archiving** ? The **PDF** plugin is required if you wish to edit documents related to paper archiving. It is also available on the marketplace. *** ### Is there a history when a PC is replaced? Depending on your settings, a comment may be automatically added to the new PC with the references of the old hardware, so that you can keep a record of any changes. *** ### Is the PC permanently deleted after a relocation? No. You can find it in the recycle bin if you need to. *** ### What are the possible options when replacing equipment? You have 3 choices: * **`Purge - PDF Archiving`**: Deletes the PC and inserts a PDF in the management > documents tab. * **`Delete + comment`**: deletes the PC and leaves a comment on the new computer * **`Keep + comments`** : Does not delete the PC and leaves a comment for the 2 computers --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.glpi-project.org/faq/plugins/uninstall.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.