# Uninstall

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### How do I install **`Item's Lifecycle`**?

A [procedure](https://app.gitbook.com/s/uUCcURk2xlvtpVGbiRZf/plugins-glpi/uninstall) is available to help you install the plugin

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### 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

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### 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.

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### 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.

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### Is the PC permanently deleted after a relocation?

No. You can find it in the recycle bin if you need to.

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### 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