• If I was in your position, I would ask for Windows to be re-installed.

    IMHO it is never worth uninstalling SQL Server. After it is installed, it should be considered as a core part of the OS, and if a situation arises where the SQL Server services must be removed fom the box, then the safest way to do this is by installing a new copy of the OS.

    Original author: https://github.com/SQL-FineBuild/Common/wiki/ 1-click install and best practice configuration of SQL Server 2019, 2017 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2005.

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