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Thank you guys.<br />
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The only database application that runs on the machine is Microsoft access.<br />
Will check and see if the application runs fine soon.<br />
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@flubbster- I tried to uninstall the MSSQL but could not find it in the control panel at add and remove program.<br />
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@Grant1842- Its not due to Malware, the window/system32 directory was fiddled and only after that the problem appeared up.<br />
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Thank you guys.

The only database application that runs on the machine is Microsoft access.
Will check and see if the application runs fine soon.

@flubbster- I tried to uninstall the MSSQL but could not find it in the control panel at add and remove program.

@Grant1842- Its not due to Malware, the window/system32 directory was fiddled and only after that the problem appeared up.
 

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I have a desktop running win XP, SP3.<br />
I am getting the message &quot;SQL Server installation is either corrupt or has been tampered (unknown package id) Please run set up&quot;<br />
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What is the purpose of the MSSQL server?<br />
How to get the it running again or could it be removed off totally?<br />
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The machine is running fine inspite of this MSSQLserver application error.<br />
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Thanks <br />
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I have a desktop running win XP, SP3.
I am getting the message "SQL Server installation is either corrupt or has been tampered (unknown package id) Please run set up"

What is the purpose of the MSSQL server?
How to get the it running again or could it be removed off totally?

The machine is running fine inspite of this MSSQLserver application error.

Thanks 



SQL Server installation is either corrupt or has been tampered

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