Needing Assistance in Uninstalling Microsoft SQL Server

Hi

     With respect to the search criteria to be used, should I use the name SQL server as the search term when scanning through the registry for entries of this program?

      Thanks

      George

Hi Everyone:

       I unchecked every reference made to SQL Server within the Services and Startup areas of the msconfig utility and then tried to uninstall the application, but, still ran into the same problem.  Now,  I have not tried using the program mentioned within the link from the ms kb site.  Once I read the disclaimer on it which indicated that other MS programs may not work properly after using it, I was reluctant about it.  Would someone kindly advise me on whether this program can be used without problems?  If everyone thinks it is safe enough, I will go ahead and implement this strategy and see if it resolves the problem.  I am confortable with the registry tweaks mentioned which should be used after the program is executed. I do not anticipate any problems from that portion of it.  I was just uncertain about the any offsetting issues of the program mentioned within the link itself.

       Any further thoughts will be appreciated.

      Thank you

       George

       

       

       

Hi Everyone:

         I greatly appreciate the well thought out replies to this question.  Basically, this issue was resolved by the following methods:  First, I had to locate the folder containing the Microsoft SQL Server program and manually delete it.   And, finally, I removed what I believe are all references to it within the registry by using sql as my search criteria and removing the entries when noticed.  Following these procedures, I restarted the pc and checked the Add/Remove List.  I no longer noticed the program listed with the other installed programs.

        Thanks again everyone for pointing me in the right direction.  Everyone's professional guidance is always appreciated and never taken for granted.

         George

         

that was what I suggested. how my my answer was "Assisted" rather than "Accepted"??

if that was by mistake, a link to this question can be posted in the community support thread so that they can give u a chance to revise ur decision :)

Hi

      Ok.. that is fair enough.  Sorry for the oversight.  If you would, let me know what steps need to be taken to revise this situation.  Additionally, I truly hope I am not offending any other experts who participated in this post as a result of this revised decision.

       George

go to http://www.experts-exchange.com/Community_Support/
and ask a question with title  "for revision" or whatever and then post this situation in it. the admins will help u in this issue.

good luck :)

Hi

      I have posted a request for revision of this closed post and currently awaiting a response by an administrator of EE.  Once again, I apologize for this personal oversight.

      Regards,

      Mr. George L. Martin

no problem George.

George there?

Hi Everyone:

        I appreciate the oversight being brought to my attention regarding this post.  Since each suggestion certainly was relevant to this concern, the allocation of points was certainly tricky on this one.  In any case, I hope I was fair to each expert who participated.

        Once again, many thanks to everyone for sharing your insights and thoughts.  If anyone feels more attention or review to the replies are needed, please let me know and we will discuss it more.

        Thanks again.

        George

good luck :)

my first answer tell Mr. Martin right method -- MANUAL uninstall.
Automatic uninstall not work.  so his original assign first answer as right, that was correct.
For others reading question, automatic windows install does not work. You follow my link.
follow what I said, do manual remove of registry entries as Mr. Martin did, that is only solution.
"accepted answer" as now shown above does not work.  You try it, see that it not work, do it.