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ms sql server install center doesnt start

I had MS SQL Server 2008 SE on my Windows XP SP3 System. I decided to reinstall it. So first I deleted it by Reg Organizer program. But when I double click on setup.exe file I can see quick dos window and nothing else - ms sql server install center doesnt start. Please help me

JestersGrind

You may have to manually uninstall SQL Server. Please take a look at the following link for more instructions.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955404

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IgorZhigun

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I did how they wrote at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955404 but the problem is not solved. It seems like the setup.exe can not find and start some file. I manually deleted C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server folder before. So I had to copy this folder from another computer to implement their method at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/955404. But it doesn't help
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VENKAT KOKULLA

First completely cleanup the old SQL instance, try using a program like registry mechanic to scan and clean the SQL related files.

or

use Registrar Registry Manager from http://www.resplendence.com/. Take ownership of the keys, give the keys MACHINENAME\Administrators Full Control and delete from child keys to the parent.

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