Uninstall sql express 2008 instance

If you use the SQL Server installation together with Reporting Services, save or rename the following folders and subfolders:.

In these files, drive is a placeholder for the drive on which SQL Server is installed. If you used the SSRS configuration tool to configure the installation, the names might differ from the names in this list.

Additionally, the databases might be located on a remote computer that is running SQL Server Delete the Reporting Services virtual directories. Delete the ReportServer application pool. Stop all SQL Server services. Active connections can prevent successful uninstallation. Use an account that has the appropriate permissions.

Log on to the server by using the SQL Server service account or by using an account that has equivalent permissions. For example, you can log on to the server by using an account that is a member of the local Administrators group.

SQL Server setup also installs and updates permission entries and service registrations. We test SQL Server setup procedures, both installation and uninstallation, in many configurations. However, we cannot test all configurations due to the number of third-party products and customer specific changes that can occur at the operating system level.

Therefore, you may encounter rare circumstances that prevent successfully installing or uninstalling SQL Server by using the setup program. Because of these complexities, the SQL Server Support team may recommend that you reinstall the operating system if the procedures outlined in this article do not help perform a clean uninstall of the SQL Server program. Best of luck to you all! Proposed as answer by hooyes Sunday, December 14, AM.

Wednesday, October 8, PM. Paradox1 said: The version of the Management Studio is not a stand alone installation and can only be installed as part of the SQL Server Express with Tools or Advanced installation. Proposed as answer by hooyes Friday, March 27, AM. Sunday, December 14, AM. Thanks for this post. I hope the Microsoft team is suitably embarassed at their pathetic install process.

Sunday, December 14, PM. That is a joke. I'll have to install everything again. Not big deal, but that is so dumb. How about just next next - select location - BANG! It goes to Start Menu and makes our lives easier. Saturday, January 31, PM. No, you don't have to install everything again. The information from Paradox is incorrect. You do need to download Express with Tools or Express with Advanced Services, but you can install only Management Studio by performing an Edition Upgrade, no uninstall necesary.

Sunday, February 1, AM. Well Mr. Mike Wachal I tried your method and it didn't work Saturday, June 13, PM. Hi alejosoft, A new, stand-alone installer has been made available for Management Studio that might be easier for you to use.

Look for the direct link to Management Studio Express to get that package. Be sure to select the option to install a new instance when given the choice. Regards, Mike If this post answers your question, please mark it as an Answer - it will help others searching the forum. Improve this answer. Add a comment. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google.

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