January 30, 2012 at 5:57 am
When I uninstall this item it wants to browse for this "c:\b2fe4f480bc6ba1c7ba978\1033_ENU_LP\x86\setup\sqlsupport_msi\" What is this file where can I find this file
January 30, 2012 at 6:04 am
when you install sql it unpacks some support files which are required to be extracted before the installation can continue. The files is usually created under a folder which is named using a GUID and a entry is created in the registry corresponding to the location.
If you can't find the folder in the C: drive then you probably have a orphaned entry in your registry. Try searching the registry for the guid and verify it it exists.
Be carefule when modifying the registry it can cause "unexpected" behavior if you do it wrong.
January 30, 2012 at 6:17 am
Ok, well ihave deleted those files and also cleaned up my registry. My problem is I cant install sql or uninstall that item from programs and features, it gives me an error "The Sql common files are still installed and database engine" when I tri to uninstall.
What can I do? Tried everything!!!
January 30, 2012 at 6:18 am
January 30, 2012 at 6:39 am
I first uninstalled everything in the control panel and then I went and deleted all the rest of the left over files and folders of SQL after that I tried to install Sql again and then from there I just had probs
January 30, 2012 at 6:54 am
This is what I do and most of the times it works well:
•Uninstall SQL Server
•Delete the root folder (SQL Server application root)
•Reboot the server
•Clean the orphan entries with Registry Cleaning utilities. Please avoid manual registry edit.
•Install SQL Server.
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