摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image processing apparatus, along with a software management system and method, and a program, capable of preventing a user from uninstalling by mistake the components required for services. SOLUTION: The image processing apparatus includes: an input control unit 133 for receiving the input of instructions to uninstall components; an acquisition unit 135 for acquiring service subscription information and service dependence information when instructions are received; a decision unit 136 which checks whether a component related to the instructions is one used in services according to the service subscription information and the service dependence information, determines that the component cannot be uninstalled if confirmed as a component used in services, and determines that it can be uninstalled if confirmed that it is not software used in the component; and a notification unit 138 for notifying the user of the decision results. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT |