Can't install or uninstall SQL Server 2008 on Vista Ultimate

• robmccart

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  February 21, 2010 at 1:02 pm

  #220866

  I have successfully installed and ran SQL 2008 Server Express previously. I am trying to install SQL Server 2008 Advanced Express.

  I am running Vista Ultimate SP 2, Windows Installer 4.5

  My first problem is that I can't uninstall the current version of SQL Server 2008 Express (not advanced). From the Control Panel Programs and Features window, I select SQL Server 2008 and click Uninstall/Change. After clicking on the confirm window, a Command window briefly flashes and then nothing. I was able to uninstall SQL Server 2008 from the command line.

  After uninstalling SQL, I am unable to install SQL Server 2008 Advanced Express. The following happens:

  - I download and run SQLEXPRADV_x86_ENU.exe (as administrator)

  - I see the install package being extracted

  - I click "continue" on the confirmation message

  - A command window briefly flashes on the screen and then nothing - no error message.

  I can't find anything in the installation log or the event viewer.

  Any help is appreciated.

• Welsh Corgi

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  February 21, 2010 at 1:35 pm

  #1122561

  Check out these links:

  http://forums.iis.net/t/1159401.aspx

  http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/sqlsetupandupgrade/thread/988ab9e3-26ce-48da-ad61-c458f5c9c539

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