How to Remove a Specific Package Deployment from a Collection Using PowerShell in Configuration Manager

Removing a Specific Package Deployment from a Collection Using PowerShell

Managing deployments in Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) is easier and faster when using PowerShell. If you need to remove a package deployment from a specific collection, you can do it with a single command — no console navigation required.

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PowerShell Command

To remove a deployment using the package ID and collection name, use:

Remove-CMPackageDeployment -PackageID "XXX" -CollectionName "xxx" -Force

What this does

• -PackageID specifies the exact package you want to remove.

• -CollectionName identifies the targeted device or user collection.

• -Force removes the deployment without prompting for confirmation.

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When to Use This Command

This is especially useful when:

• Cleaning up old or duplicate deployments

• Updating packages and removing older versions

• Automating deployment maintenance tasks

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Prerequisites

Make sure you:

• Run PowerShell from the ConfigMgr Console (which loads the proper module)

• Have permissions to modify deployments in MECM

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Summary

With one simple PowerShell command, you can quickly remove a package deployment from a specific collection:

Remove-CMPackageDeployment -PackageID "XXX" -CollectionName "xxx" -Force

This approach saves time, reduces errors, and fits perfectly into automation workflows.